India-UK trade deal to offer export benefits from day-one; steel issues addressed: Govt SourcesThe landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force from July 15, 2026, with the government workin...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
India-UK FTA levels the playing field for apparel exporters, says Pearl Global's Pallab BanerjeeIndia's apparel exports are set for a significant boost with the new UK Free Trade Agreement, finally removing a long-standing 10-12% tarif...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free accessIndia and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, granting 99% of Indian exports tariff-fre...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
US buyers keen to stitch deals with Indian apparel exportersIndian apparel exporters face pressure as US buyers demand discounts of up to 10%. This comes as India's readymade garment exports have dec...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year oneThe United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan's warning to India after Hormuz shock: Build bigger oil reserves, diversify fasterGlobal economic shocks from trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping resilience, according to Raghuram Rajan. He stresses ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in impl...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
India’s electronics exports up 11.62% to $5.09 billion in MayIndian electronics exports saw a significant rise in May, reaching $5.09 billion. This growth occurred despite global supply chain issues. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
USTR Greer, Piyush Goyal to hold trade pact talks next weekUS trade representative Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24. He will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Discussion...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
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, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Compliance complexity is the defining challenge amid tariff uncertainties: Maersk Asia Pacific surveyVietnam, Thailand, and India emerge as key multi-country hubs. AI adoption is high, but integration with compliance platforms is crucial fo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 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-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
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.25 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