India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.58 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
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industryAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are p...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: India could unlock a $5 trillion export opportunity through FTAs, says Saurabh MukherjeaHe believes a combination of free trade agreements (FTAs), a weakening rupee, and shifting global supply chains could create a massive oppo...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Why India should rethink its opposition to WTO plurilateral dealsThe 14th WTO ministerial conference highlighted a divide between multilateralism and plurilateralism. India advocates for multilateralism b...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India turns net importer of finished steel in April, data showsIndia has become a net importer of finished steel. In April, imports rose significantly while exports also saw an increase. Major suppliers...
25 May, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
India blocks China's request for solar, IT dispute panel at WTOIndia has blocked China's initial request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. China alleges India's tariffs and incentives discri...
23 May, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
India blocks China’s first request to setup WTO dispute panel in IT, solar measuresIndia has blocked China's initial request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. China alleges India's tariffs and incentives unfair...
22 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTOIndia has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar ce...
22 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffsThe recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to i...
19 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India's support measures for solar, IT sectorsChina has asked the World Trade Organization to form a panel. This is due to a dispute with India over support for solar cells, modules, an...
12 May, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST