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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...
Parliament Watch: MSME Bill clears Lok Sabha, eyes faster payment recoveryThe Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve payment delays. This new law mandates public sector uni...
"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-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
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...
PM Modi, UK's Andy Burnham chart ambitious roadmap to deepen trade, strategic tiesPrime Ministers Andy Burnham and Narendra Modi agreed to deepen their nations' strategic partnership. They will enhance cooperation across ...
India’s merchandise exports to new FTA partners are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2035: ASSOCHAMThe new wave of India’s FTAs is expected to bolster opportunities for Indian exporters in developed markets through its nine new FTAs with ...