Indian national dies in Israel; Embassy condoles demise, says suspect arrested, probe underwayThe Indian Embassy in Israel expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of Rajiv Acharya. Local law enforcement has apprehended a suspect...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal visit Singapore to boost tiesIndia and Singapore entered into a free trade agreement in 2005 to strengthen bilateral commerce. Singapore was the largest source of FDI i...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.08 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
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Textile stocks in 2026: Trade deals and China sourcing shift revive the sector; is it a good time to buy?Trade deals and sourcing shift from China are reviving the sector that investors had written off. India is well placed to benefit from the ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM 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’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
India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: OfficialIndia will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.07 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
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
"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...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.28 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
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
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...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST