Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush GoyalGoyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urg...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
ET Evoke: ‘Shipping, moving 80% world trade, is far more volatile than stocks,’ says Harvard University's Myrto KalouptsidiMyrto Kalouptsidi, Harvard professor of international economics, explains how shipping disruptions at chokepoints such as Hormuz, Suez and ...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Growth hinges on local reforms, not protectionism: Indermit GillIndia holds a unique opportunity to enhance its economic growth but must address internal challenges effectively. Rapid reform and the effi...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran warAttacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 1...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
What will happen to economy if India-US FTA doesn't happen? RBI Governor reveals"The impact depends on to what extent tariffs are going to be applied. So, it's premature to answer. But obviously it will have some negati...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India’s next export leapIndia’s exports hit a record $863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in ...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
India among top 10 emerging markets in AI readiness; private AI investment triples: World BankIn its latest report titled 'India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity', the World Bank said private investmen...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on ChinaJapanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering inves...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
GST Council may scrap arrest provisions, fast-track refunds with 90% automatic payoutThe upcoming 57th GST Council meeting on October 7 is set to unveil transformative proposals that could reshape GST regulations. Key sugges...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Rupee headed to 100? How much the psychological red line mattersIndia's rupee has slipped past ₹96 as high US Treasury yields, elevated oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows strengthen the dollar. Th...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
India, Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks on October 5India and Canada are set to hold the fifth round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in October. These dis...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India can emerge as key rice supplier as global production falls 9% and demand rises 14%: IREFIndia's rice production is expected to decrease, while global demand is projected to rise significantly. The country possesses sufficient s...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Hyundai Motor India records 'highest-ever' monthly sales in Sept at 77,916 unitsHyundai Motor India registered a total of 77,916 units sold in September 2026. This figure includes 57,166 units sold domestically, reflect...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Apple scores A+ for record $13 billion iPhone exports from IndiaTotal smartphone exports in the April-August period rose about 36% from a year earlier to $15.96 billion, and as much as 98% of the increme...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST