India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing free trade agreements with various nations, aiming to cover about 75% percent of the global trade landscape, Tra...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: ‘Just in time’ is over, says Jaishankar on why a riskier world needs a ‘just in case’ approachThe world faces heightened uncertainty as the old global order unravels. Countries and businesses must build resilience into their economic...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
India-Finland cooperation takes centre stage at circular economy forumIndia and Finland are strengthening business and technology ties in the circular economy. Companies from both nations explored resource-eff...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India-Singapore economic ties get fresh push with focus on trade, investment, technology: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a series of high-level bilateral and business engagements in Singapore, seekin...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Oman-India ties to move from buyer-seller model to strategic partnerships; opportunities across sectors: EnvoyOman and India are strengthening economic ties, moving towards strategic business partnerships. A new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
India-EU trade pact clears legal scrub, signing likely this yearIndia and the European Union have finished legal scrubbing of their trade pact. This significant agreement is expected to be signed sometim...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
India GCCs move from execution hubs to strategic centres as AI reshapes work, talent and workspaceIndia's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are assuming control over product ownership and advanced tech initiatives. They are becoming key p...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India sees sharper demand for specialised, mid-career talent as GCC hiring acceleratesGlobal capability centres are rapidly increasing hiring for specialized and mid-career professionals. Technology and innovation are now key...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
India’s FTAs give MSMEs a shot at bigger global markets: ExportersPrime Minister Modi encouraged MSMEs to utilize India's numerous free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant opportunities for sma...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
India-UAE Business Expansion Forum: The next growth frontier for Indian SMEsAs Indian businesses look beyond exports towards building a lasting international presence, the India-UAE Business Expansion Forum will exp...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
India’s FTA exports surge, shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubleExports to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubled in the first quarter. Shipments to the ASEAN region also saw significant growth during...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
States race to build India’s next GCC boomIndian states are actively pursuing Global Capability Centre growth by 2031. These efforts aim to create over one million new jobs and esta...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
India's exports rise 15% in April-July; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confident of $1 trillion targetIndia's exports saw a 15 percent increase during the first four months of this fiscal year. The Commerce Minister expressed optimism about ...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
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...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST