Beyond China, beyond tariffs: India, Japan look to MSMEs to turn strategic ties into factory-floor partnershipsAs Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits India, industry sees the biggest opportunity not in tariff concessions but in supplier eco...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
China’s factories cap best quarter since 2020, survey showsThis "two-speed" activity sees booming tech sectors contrasting with traditional exporters struggling due to weakening global demand. The p...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Lower crude, easing FII selling brighten market outlook; large-cap financials offer better value: Kunal VoraIndian equities are poised for a brighter outlook as crude oil prices retreat, corporate earnings show resilience, and foreign investor sel...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Dragon trails on AI bullet train as stocks shed most since 2001Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant downturn in 2026, with the MSCI China Index plummeting 15%, marking its worst performance glo...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI and semiconductors remain the best global investment themes today: Niteen DongareAs Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, AI and semiconductors remain the most compelling long-term investment themes, accordin...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Powering India's MSMEs: Why reliable energy must become part of manufacturing strategyIndia's MSMEs may power the country's manufacturing ambitions, but their competitiveness ultimately depends on something far more basic—rel...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade dealIndia's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, revealed on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is experiencing delays. The primary ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST