India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Pharma exports to UK may rise up to 10% in FY27 as CETA takes effectIndia's pharmaceutical exports to the UK are set to witness substantial growth thanks to the recently negotiated Comprehensive Economic and...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
CCI junks separate cases against Jio and DIAL for alleged violations of antitrust rulesThe Competition Commission of India dismissed a complaint against Reliance Jio and over 4,500 entities. No evidence of cartelisation or mar...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
India flags off first jewellery export consignment to the UK under landmark India–UK CETAThe inaugural shipment comprises $10 million worth of gold jewellery, diamond jewellery, silver jewellery and platinum jewellery, exported ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India-UK FTA projected to boost Indian pharma exports by over 8% to $981 million in FY27: PharmexcilIndian pharmaceutical exports to the United Kingdom are projected to grow significantly. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agre...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India's first UK jewellery export consignment under FTA: $10 million shipped, zero-duty access boosts industryIndia's gems and jewellery sector began its first export to the United Kingdom. This inaugural shipment valued at ten million dollars marks...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
India-UK CETA to give fresh momentum to farmers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Social Security Agree...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
India-UK FTA comes into effect today, unlocking duty-free access for Indian exportsIndia and the UK have enacted a free trade agreement, opening significant export opportunities. This pact offers duty-free access on ninety...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India-UK FTA offers big opportunity, but implementation gaps remain: IndustryBusinesses welcome the pact but seek clarity on implementation details and regulations. Technical standards and rules of origin require fur...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
The biggest prize in the India-UK FTA may not be export boostThe India-UK free trade agreement offers more than just export growth. It aims to build capabilities within Indian factories and deepen the...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Forced labour explained: Why India changed its import policyIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports of goods made using forced labour. This move creates a legal framework for b...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Volkswagen CEO says 50,000 more job cuts may be needed to close competitive gapVolkswagen's CEO revealed plans for up to 50,000 additional job cuts. This move aims to match rival automakers' competitiveness and reduce ...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
New power policy draft may reach Cabinet in AugustThe power ministry plans cabinet approval for a new electricity policy next month. This policy aims for higher per capita electricity consu...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Inadequate, insufficient evidence on forced labour 301 probe: India tells USIndia has informed the US that its tariff determination lacks sufficient rationale. New Delhi argues the US Trade Representative's report u...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffsA US probe found foreign aircraft imports pose national security risks. However, the administration will not impose new tariffs on these go...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST