Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Natural diamonds are shining again as De Beers-led supply cuts lift pricesNatural diamond prices are experiencing a significant rebound, climbing 5-8% year-on-year, driven by reduced supply from major miners and r...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Goyal heads to UK ahead of India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit the UK from June 25-27 to finalize crucial trade agreements, including the Comprehen...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
"Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTAA significant India-UK trade pact, set to take effect on July 15, promises to boost bilateral ties and open a market exceeding $500 billion...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted himKeir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki, M&M & Tata Motors eye UK fast lane under trade pactIndian carmakers are set to boost their electric vehicle exports to the UK following a new trade agreement. This pact allows duty-free ship...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India-UK social security pact to benefit 90-95% of Indian pros working in BritainA new social security agreement between India and the UK will benefit nearly all Indian professionals working in Britain. This pact, effect...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India-UK pact to unlock huge opportunities for apparel exporters: AEPCA new free trade agreement between India and the UK will open doors for Indian apparel exporters. Starting July 15, duty-free access to the...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
'Fastest we've ever put a trade deal into force': British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron hails India-UK trade dealThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, 2026, marking the fastest trade deal implementa...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India weighs extending 40-product import duty exemption beyond June 30 amid West Asia tensionsThe government will decide on extending import duty exemptions for 40 products after June 30. This decision hinges on the evolving situatio...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pactIndia will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact st...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 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 FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 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