Health ministry issues advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies, restricts autism treatment to approved clinical trialsThe Union health ministry issued an advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies. Therapeutic use of stem cells for autism is restricte...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
India’s August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billionIndia’s merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower impo...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
India’s billion-dollar trade juggernaut has an unwanted case of missing balanceIndia’s early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan a...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Health Ministry issues advisory clamping down on unregulated use of stem cell therapiesThe Union Health Ministry has tightened oversight of stem cell therapies, warning against their unregulated use and making clear that they ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and EuropeIndian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Centre eases export compliance for shipments up to Rs 3 lakh, seeks 5-year RoDTEP extensionExporters will not need a registration certificate for shipments valued up to three lakh rupees. This change reduces compliance burdens for...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Small exporters get compliance relief as govt removes RCMC requirement for shipments up to Rs 3 lakhThe government has removed the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for export cons...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit US for G20 trade talks as India eyes key FTA milestonesCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will attend the G20 trade ministerial in Milwaukee this month. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with t...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Modi asks BRICS to remove top 10 trade barriers, pitches India as ‘economic bridge’ amid global uncertaintyPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS members to identify and remove their top 10 trade barriers, saying India was building “economic br...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS PresidencyThe UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Gem, jewellery exports rise 3.14% to $2.30 bn in August despite weak demandIndia's gem and jewellery exports grew in August, with studded gold jewellery exports surging significantly. Cut and polished diamond expor...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India-EU FTA progress: European Commission moves to get it signedThe European Commission has formally proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement with India. This proposal clears the path for early approval b...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratificationThe European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal t...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish lineThe India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the E...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
MCX, IAMAI sign MoU to bring fintech solutions to commodity marketsMCX and IAMAI have signed an MoU to set up a Commodity Markets Innovation Council aimed at driving fintech-led innovation in India’s commod...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST