World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
Minister Piyush Goyal wins UK-India Award for elevating tiesCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received an award in London for his role in strengthening UK-India ties, coinciding with the ho...
India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firmsIndian law firms are actively seeking UK partnerships ahead of a free trade agreement, anticipating a surge in cross-border legal work. Thi...
Someone will define India's export excellence in 2026. Make sure it’s youWith India's exports hitting record highs, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards give the businesses driving that rise a stage ...
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...
India to roll out 6–7 FTAs next year as trade push accelerates: Piyush GoyalIndia is set to sign several major trade deals soon. Three to four significant trade agreements are planned for the next year. Additionally...
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...
India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back to rebalance pactIndia and the UK held "great conversations" to boost economic ties, with discussions focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree...
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
India-US trade deal advances as talks focus on Section 301 probes and 'minor issues'India is nearing a trade deal with the US, with most aspects of the first phase finalized. Discussions are ongoing for minor details. Meanw...
CITI welcomes temporary removal of 11% cotton import duty, calls it boost for textile exportsThe move aims to boost the competitiveness of India's MSME-dominated textile sector amidst global challenges and support the nation's targe...
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...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
Centre seeks states' bids for 50 industrial parks in 4 months, eyes rollout in 3 years: Piyush GoyalIndia is launching the Bhavya scheme to establish 100 industrial parks nationwide. Applications for the first 50 parks will be invited from...
Steel safeguard measure hits India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's trade deal with the UK is delayed by new British steel rules. Officials are seeking a creative solution for early implementation. M...
Why New Zealand is emerging strongly in India’s study abroad resetThe India-New Zealand FTA signals a significant shift in international student mobility, with New Zealand emerging as a primary choice for ...
Trade pact with EU, US in next few months: Piyush GoyalIndia has signed a free trade agreement with New Zealand. This is the seventh such pact under Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Two more agre...