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
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
India-UK FTA comes into force: Industry hails ‘landmark moment’ for bilateral tradeThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the UK is now active. This pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trad...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
India bans import of goods made with forced labourIndia has amended its foreign trade policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. This move comes amid a US investigation into forced l...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rulesIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
US job cuts: Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi sees 'big warning' signs in June data. Here's why he's worried about the labour marketEconomists question the strength of the June US jobs report. Mark Zandi notes falling labor force participation drove the unemployment rate...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India-UK FTA from July 15: What changes for autos, whisky, exports and consumersThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. This pact grants nearly 99% duty-free access for Ind...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
US framework trade deal ready, to be inked at the right time: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgrawalIndia and the US are progressing well on a proposed trade agreement. The framework deal is ready and will be signed at the right time. Both...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
India, US have framework trade deal ready; signing awaits right time: OfficialIndia and the United States are progressing well on a trade agreement framework. This framework deal is ready and will be signed at the app...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM 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
India Inc urges US Trade Representative to drop tariff plan on Indian goodsIn separate submissions to the USTR as part of the ongoing public hearing on the probe (July 7-9), industry bodies said the existing India-...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
India defends itself against US forced labour charges; seeks resolution via trade talks as Trump tariffs loomIndia urged the United States to address tariff concerns through bilateral trade negotiations. New Delhi questioned inconsistencies in Wash...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
American giants warn higher tariffs on India & others may backfire on US' manufacturingSeveral major US companies, including Intel, IBM, Dell, Honeywell Aerospace, Ford, GE Appliances and De Beers, have urged the US Trade Repr...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
India asks US to reconsider proposed 12.5% additional tariffIndia has asked the US to reconsider proposed additional tariffs on its exports. New Delhi argues the proposed tariffs lack legal basis and...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
USTR's Sec 301 probe on forced labour concerns: India urges reconsideration of proposed 12.5 pc tariffsIndia has asked the US to reconsider proposed tariffs on its goods. The US Trade Representative is considering a 12.5 percent tariff on Ind...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump's next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including IndiaThe United States is considering new tariffs on sixty nations, including India, due to forced labor concerns. Hearings will begin to discus...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Indian officials to testify before US Trade Representative to counter tariff moveIndia is set to strongly contest proposed US tariffs next week, arguing that allegations of forced labour are legally unsound and will harm...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.46 PM IST