UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.37 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
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
UK urged to end contract with US AI-firm PalantirBritish lawmakers called Wednesday for the government to end a contract between the country's National Health Service and AI giant Palantir...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choicesIn response to escalating geopolitical strains, Indian spacetech startups are making a bold pivot from commercial focuses to military appli...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
GeM facilitates transactions worth Rs 5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26Government e-Marketplace, GeM, saw transactions worth over Rs 5 lakh crore in fiscal 2025-26. This marks a slight decrease from the prior y...
06 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Free trade pact opens up $122 bn British govt's procurement market for Indian cosThe India-UK free trade agreement's public procurement provisions will grant Indian companies non-discriminatory access to the UK market, v...
25 Jul, 2025, 09.53 PM IST
India opens govt procurement for UK firms; experts see it as strategic shiftIndia's free trade agreement with the UK includes concessions in government procurement, allowing British firms to bid on tenders with just...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
New Delhi opens govt procurement to UK companiesIndia is set to open government contracts to companies from the UK. This move will allow UK firms to bid on projects in transport, green en...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.00 AM IST
Indian suppliers to get non-discriminatory treatment in UK procurement mkts under FTAA new free trade agreement ensures Indian suppliers receive equal treatment in UK procurement markets, according to a commerce ministry off...
24 Jul, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
India may let US, foreign firms bid for big government contracts, sources sayIndia is set to open its government procurement market to foreign companies. This shift follows a trade deal with the UK. US firms may soon...
23 May, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
UK to give non-discriminatory treatment to Indian firms in public procurement under FTAThe UK-India free trade agreement marks a significant step as the UK commits to non-discriminatory treatment for Indian companies in its pu...
22 May, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Government plans GeM push for global tendersIndia's GeM is set to introduce global tendering features this year, spurred by the FTA with the UK, which allows UK suppliers to bid for I...
20 May, 2025, 01.03 AM IST
India opens govt procurement sector for UK firms under FTAIndia expands trade opportunities for British firms. The move follows a free trade agreement. British companies can now bid on Indian gover...
07 May, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
As India gets poll ready, FTA talks with UK in last legA team of British trade negotiators is visiting New Delhi to iron out differences on India's demand for more visas for its workers and a so...
07 Mar, 2024, 06.29 AM IST
UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras at sensitive sitesThe UK government is set to publish a timetable for the removal of Chinese surveillance equipment from sensitive sites as part of measures ...
08 Jun, 2023, 03.14 PM IST