India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathwaysThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening u...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Oil Price Today (October 20): Crude oil nears $110 again as fresh attacks outweigh easing Russian sanctions. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures gained 21 cents, or 0.20, to $109.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delive...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Tread carefully on trade: India must hold its ground as Trump’s tariff stick loses its biteIndia is navigating complex trade negotiations with the United States, focusing on tariffs and energy imports. Though a trade deal is pendi...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Copper falls as LME stocks edge higher and mine supply concerns easeCopper prices have dipped due to rising inventories culminating from a resolution of a major strike at a Chilean mine. With available coppe...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
500%, 100%, then a waiver: How India escaped Trump's Russia tariff threatIn the beginning it was 500%, then it came down to 100% and then, a waiver. This is how the tariff threat has evolved from an ambitious pro...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Oil Price Today (October 19): Crude oil dips 2% to $108 after hitting its highest levels since May. Here’s why
Brent crude futures dropped $1.80, or 1.64%, to $108.06 a barrel after settling at their highest level since May 19 on Friday. US West Texa...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Oil slips as Trump's sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel suppliesOil prices took a tumble after US President Trump eased sanctions on Russia, prompting a surge in fuel exports. Brent crude futures fell to...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
'India an important ally': Rubio says Trump weighing impact of Russia-related tariffsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India's energy requirements will be considered before possible sanctions on Russian oil. Pres...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
What is holding up the US-India trade deal?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next week to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss trade issues. His meetings will ...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Marco Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctionsUS President Donald Trump announced a temporary waiver of sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Christmas cheer, but caution remains: Exporters welcome US tariff relief, keep diversification plansUS President Donald Trump’s decision to waive proposed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil has eased uncertainty for Indian expo...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Trump looks to rein in fuel prices ahead of midterms; waives threat of 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil, citing ‘national interest’ as US inks diesel pact with MoscowUS President Donald Trump has waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, citing national interest and eas...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
US' Russia sanction waiver a relief for India's exporters, energy security: ExpertsThe waiver of sanctions under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act provides relief for India's energy security. Experts believe that continu...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Trump's waiver of Graham law curbs comes as a relief to India, other Russian energy buyersTrump’s waiver of Graham bill provisions could leave US navigating competing priorities: sustaining pressure on Moscow, containing domestic...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
WTO chief sees lasting impact on trade from Middle East war and geopoliticsThe World Trade Organization projects significant declines in both imports and exports due to these challenges. Companies are revising thei...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
India-US trade pact in last leg of legal drafting, says Piyush GoyalIndia is currently in the final stages of legal drafting for a trade agreement with the US, which is expected to be operational soon. The a...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST