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
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's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM 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
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soarsThe global chip market faces a prolonged period of tight supply. Demand from artificial intelligence, satellites, and robots is surging. AS...
20 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
No need to panic amid West Asia crisis, just be more productive: Piyush GoyalIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges businesses to boost productivity and embrace global challenges as opportunities. He advises ag...
20 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speedPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Ro...
18 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
PM Modi invites Dutch companies to design and innovate in India, points to incentives to boost manufacturingNoting that manufacturing in India is now becoming very cost-effective and his government is offering incentives in several sectors to take...
17 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
10 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Iran war could drag India's GDP growth to 6.5% this fiscal, says CII president Rajiv MemaniIndia's economic growth forecast for this fiscal year is around 7 percent. This projection depends on the Iran war ending soon. If the conf...
06 May, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
The Long Drive: 14 decades of the automobile that changed how we travelFourteen decades, countless journeys and one invention that changed humanity. Atul Bandekar takes us on a ride through the story of the aut...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms salesThe entities, including German defence electronics firm Hensoldt AG and Belgian-based defence and sporting arms manufacturer FN Browning, h...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
EU deal to open $750 billion electronics market for Indian manufacturersIndia's electronics sector is set for significant growth. A new trade deal grants Indian manufacturers easier access to the European Union'...
28 Jan, 2026, 08.25 AM IST