India expanding trade footprint to strengthen global ties and empower MSMEs: Piyush GoyalIndia is increasing its network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to integrate deeply with global economies. Nine trade pacts covering 38 dev...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Next round of review meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to be held in JanIndia and ASEAN will hold the next review meeting of their goods trade agreement in January 2027, as both sides push to speed up negotiatio...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
What will happen to economy if India-US FTA doesn't happen? RBI Governor reveals"The impact depends on to what extent tariffs are going to be applied. So, it's premature to answer. But obviously it will have some negati...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
India and US trade deal still has a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unitNegotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agriculture. US Trade Repres...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
US spice traders seek tariff exemptions for Indian spices under potential trade dealAmerican spice traders are optimistic about maintaining tariff exemptions for Indian spices to manage prices for consumers. The United Stat...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Explainer: Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?Amid rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations between India and the United States have reached an impasse. The US has v...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
India-US trade deal talks may have reached a ‘plateau’, further concessions difficult: Nirmala SitharamanDuring a recent briefing, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that talks regarding a trade pact with the US are currently...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Sitharaman sees a ‘plateau’, but India-US trade deal may not be at a dead end yet: GTRIAs India and the US engage in talks for a bilateral trade deal, uncertainties loom over tariff treatments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
'I'm in no rush': Trump leaves US-Canada trade talks in limboUS President Donald Trump has said that he is not rushing to resume trade negotiations with Canada. He insisted that any future agreement r...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
DG can perform depositary functions: WTO tells IndiaIn response to India's questions on the legal basis by which the WTO director general is assigned the role of acting as the depositary of t...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balance concerns. Financ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Opportunity alone doesn’t create trade. Connectivity doesBRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, tec...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Piyush Goyal meets EU Trade Commissioner, discusses progress on signing FTAIn a significant meeting, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to review the status of th...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST