India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreementIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge RatingsIndia faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per bar...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India-UK FTA from July 15: What changes for autos, whisky, exports and consumersThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. This pact grants nearly 99% duty-free access for Ind...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Put both eggs in one basket: Why merging Amazon and Tata's quick commerce business is a now or never ideaA combination could help both survive hypercompetition among more than half a dozen rivals, improve relevance, reach and range. The synergi...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM 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
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
India allows export of non-Basmati white rice to MauritiusThe exports of rice to Mauritius are permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said ...
07 May, 2024, 11.43 AM IST
Huge demand for Indian chicken, dairy, basmati rice, wheat products in Middle East: UAE industryThe UAE food industry is seeking support from the Indian government to meet the high demand for chicken, dairy, basmati rice, frozen marine...
08 Oct, 2023, 02.04 PM IST
Govt considers lowering minimum export price on basmati rice to USD 850/tonneIndustry has stated that due to the USD 1,200 per tonne MEP, Indian exporters lose their hard-earned buyer base to Pakistan, which is a com...
06 Oct, 2023, 10.54 PM IST
India permits 75,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice exports to UAEIndia has lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice and allowed the export of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. The export was previou...
26 Sep, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
India allows 75,000 tonne of non-Basmati white rice exports to UAEIn a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said: “Export of 75,000 MT of non-Basmati white rice to the UAE is permi...
25 Sep, 2023, 09.22 PM IST
- India's rice export ban lead to food crisis in UAE
UAE and other Gulf countries are facing a surge in the prices of rice due to a supply shortage owing to India's ban on export of non-basmat...
08 Jul, 2008, 04.33 PM IST