India joins WTO fish subsidies pact, 900 questions at trade policy reviewIndia has joined the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies, prohibiting harmful fishing practices. This pact safeguards traditional fishers ...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
India’s edible oil industry flags 17-fold surge in Nepal imports, seeks policy reviewIn a pressing appeal, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association urges a swift revision of India's edible oil import regulations. Rece...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27ASEAN and Africa were the biggest drivers of India's export growth in the first two months of FY27, with exports to ASEAN surging 66.9% to ...
19 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Commerce Secretary to visit Geneva this week for India's trade policy review at WTOCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is visiting Geneva this week to lead India's delegation for the WTO's eighth Trade Policy Review. The rev...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
NITI Aayog to review industrial corridor framework, seeks reforms to speed project executionIndia's government is reviewing industrial corridor frameworks to enhance project delivery. NITI Aayog will consult stakeholders on necessa...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
US lawmaker urges review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefingUS lawmakers and experts urged a review of arms sales to India. They cited concerns over alleged transnational repression impacting nationa...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Iran war and monsoons key risk for Indian economy, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India’s inflation remains elevated, with rising Middle East tensions and the possibility of a weak monsoo...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Corporate demand resilient amid new opportunities opened up by FTAs, says Ficci chiefIndian companies have seen firm demand despite inflationary pressures, and global crude oil moderation and improving economic conditions ha...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projectsIndia and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropow...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
India-UK CETA, not quite the king's ransom expected from a landmark trade dealUnder the India-Britain CETA, Indian exporters could tap into new market avenues, with Britain's Department of International Trade predicti...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Forced labour explained: Why India changed its import policyIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports of goods made using forced labour. This move creates a legal framework for b...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
RBI tightens governance framework, redefines bank board responsibilitiesThe RBI has revised bank board governance norms, effective October 1. Boards will now focus on strategy and risk oversight, delegating oper...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
India bans import of goods made with forced labourIndia has amended its foreign trade policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. This move comes amid a US investigation into forced l...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; make progress across key negotiating areasIndia and Maldives concluded their first Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Both nations made substantial progress across eight technical s...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rulesIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
India-EU trade deal legal review nearing completion: Piyush GoyalIndia and the European Union are nearing the end of their trade pact's legal review. This agreement is expected to become operational a few...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST