$3 trillion gain or a 10% GDP loss? WTO sounds a trade alarmThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says strengthening the global trading system could lift global GDP by 2.9%, or about $3 trillion, by 2050...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
New Zealand parliament passes 'once-in-a-generation' India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exportsNew Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, clearing the way for tariff elimination o...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcomeTrade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailore...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunitiesThe ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Global Market: China’s AI boom lifts factory output as property slump deepensChina's industrial output accelerated in August, supported by strong demand for AI-related technology and advanced manufacturing. However, ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
New Delhi summit boosts India-EAEU FTA negotiationsIndia and the Eurasian Economic Union are advancing free trade agreement talks. Negotiations picked up momentum last week and will continue...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratificationThe European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal t...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
BRICS Business Forum 2026: Piyush Goyal urges nations to open markets, cut trade barriers and link payment systemsCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to open markets and cut non-tariff barriers. He called for linking payment systems to fo...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Costly war far from over even as US loosens Iran's grip on Strait of HormuzUS has restricted Iran's oil exports and loosened its Strait of Hormuz control. This ongoing conflict, however, is nowhere near resolution ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Business outlook 2027: 7 growth opportunities Indian CXOs should watchIndia is entering 2027 with growth opportunities spread across manufacturing, technology, exports, infrastructure, and emerging consumer ma...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive India’s next export boom?The South-South trade has crossed $7 trillion, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters across Africa, ASEAN, the Gulf, and Latin Ame...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
India to work with BRICS partners to expand opportunities for women-led enterprises in global trade: Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to boost women entrepreneurs in global trade. India shared its success in financial inclusion and collater...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Jio Payment Solutions launches cross-border payments to connect exporters with global marketsJio Payment Solutions has launched a new cross-border payment platform. This facility helps Indian exporters receive international payments...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Manufacturing firms' factory leasing seen rising to 30-32 million sq ft annually by 2030: ReportFactory space leasing in India is projected to reach thirty to thirty-two million square feet annually by 2030. This growth is fueled by ca...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't dismiss 7.8% GDP growth as a statistical upgrade; the acceleration is real: Garima KapoorAccording to Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head of Research and Economist at Elara Capital, it would be wrong to dismiss the growth number as merel...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.12 AM IST