Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
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
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
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
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
After opposition attack, BJP lists gains from PM's tourBJP asserts Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign visits have boosted India's global standing as a trusted partner and investment destinatio...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
BJP counters Opposition, experts on PM Modi's five-nation tourPrime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign visits have bolstered India's global standing. The BJP highlighted significant investments se...
21 May, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 startIran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf o...
21 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
PM Modi calls on Italian President Mattarella, reviews bilateral tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella. They discussed expanding the India-Italy partnership. Key areas ...
20 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
North America, NE Asia, Latin America account for over 35 pc of India's exports in FY26India's exports reached USD 441.78 billion in 2025-26. North America, North-East Asia, and Latin America together accounted for over 35 per...
17 May, 2026, 11.42 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
PM Modi invites Dutch companies to design and innovate in India, points to incentives to boost manufacturingNoting that manufacturing in India is now becoming very cost-effective and his government is offering incentives in several sectors to take...
17 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India's April exports jump 13.8%, trade gap widens to 3-month highA 10% rise in imports, despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from West Asia amid the continuing geopolitical disruptions, widened th...
16 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's trade with West Asia contracts for second straight month in April amid shipping disruptionsApril marked a downturn in India’s trade relationship with West Asia, as both exports and imports experienced a staggering reduction of mor...
15 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Trump-Xi meeting crucial for global economic stability: Shaun ReinA high-stakes meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is closely watched for signs of stability amid escalating...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST