Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
Nifty rejig: IT major Wipro to move out of benchmark index after BSE gets inclusionWipro will exit India's benchmark Nifty index, while BSE Ltd will enter. These changes will take effect from September 30, 2026, after mark...
ET Business Growth Summit Noida highlights industrial resilience, jobs and skilling as key growth prioritiesThe ET Business Growth Summit in Noida witnessed strong industry participation, underscoring the growth potential of the region’s industria...
High on India growth, Diageo gives region 'Standalone' tagDiageo is taking a bold step by designating India as a distinct operational region, separating it from the Asia-Pacific hub. This strategic...
IP protection, FTA utilisation, contractual safeguards’ integration key for Indian exporters: ReportIndian exporters need to integrate intellectual property protection with FTAs, customs, compliance, contracts and supply chains before ente...
"Continue to strengthen bond between Israel and India...": Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Ministers Modi and Netanyahu discussed strengthening bilateral ties. They reviewed progress and reaffirmed cooperation for mutual ben...
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
India's latest trade deals to open new global markets for Arunachal farmers, manufacturers: Piyush GoyalNew trade deals offer Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers global market access. Nine agreements spanning thirty-eight countries cre...
Reducing procedural hurdles, ease of doing biz to enhance tea sector competitiveness: Parliament panelTo strengthen the competitiveness of Indian tea in the global market, a parliamentary panel has recommended simplifying business processes.
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
India-Sri Lanka focus on infrastructure projects; updating FTA to boost Comprehensive PartnershipForeign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leaders to review bilateral cooperation and projects. Agreements were finalized on social sec...
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefitsThe government is creating a customs playbook for key imported goods. This initiative aims to standardize the faceless customs regime acros...
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: GovtExports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also ...
PM Modi attends NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in ParliamentThe NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting convened in Parliament on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leade...
India-Arab business chambers join hands to push trade & investment tiesIndia and Arab countries signed a trade and investment pact this week. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade and business partnership...