Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gearsIndia's electronics sector is poised for significant growth, potentially becoming a manufacturing and export powerhouse. Free Trade Agreeme...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: IndustryIndia's furniture sector is set for a major boost. New free trade agreements will open up export markets and encourage investment. Domestic...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
India-Oman CEPA sparks first duty-free gold jewellery shipment from KolkataThe first shipment of gold jewellery from Kolkata to Oman under the India-Oman CEPA was dispatched by Wonder Jewels, marking the start of d...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Engineering exports rise to $122 billion, emerge as India's largest export segmentThis remarkable growth, driven by government support and a diversified product basket, highlights the sector's resilience and global compet...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India imports 55% of LPG from the US, 12% from Iran in MayIndia's LPG imports saw a significant shift in May. The United States became the largest supplier, providing over half of the country's nee...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
India targets $1 trillion exports in FY27 as FTAs come into effect, says GoyalWith an eye on reaching $1 trillion in exports by FY27, India is launching into a new era of trade. The upcoming implementation of various ...
14 May, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to industryIndian industry must actively use new free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant trade and investment prospects. Commerce Secreta...
11 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST