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
Global Market: China’s July exports top forecasts as AI boom and pre-tariff rush fuel trade growthChina's July exports rose 23.9%, beating forecasts as strong global AI-related demand and pre-tariff shipments boosted trade. High-tech and...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit JoshiFrom data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Parliament Watch: India-US BTA push, EPFO relief, highway slowdown among key updatesA parliamentary panel has recommended the swift conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing the need for safeguards a...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
US is set to import most Middle East crude since Iran war beganUS crude imports from the Middle East are reaching their highest levels since the Iran war began. This surge is driven by a brief Strait of...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Parl panel for early conclusion of India-US trade pact, tariff exemptions on key goodsThe panel suggested the commerce department prepare a time-bound roadmap to achieve the objectives of the Mission 500 initiative by promoti...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to boost foreign investment, electronics manufacturingThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to attract foreign investment and promote domestic manufacturing. This legislation aims to provide greater tax ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass banDRI seizes 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth ₹3 crore at Kandla Port after importers allegedly declared them as UAE good...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
UAE non-oil growth hits four-month high in July, PMI showsThe UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in July, driven by stronger new orders, a rebound in export bu...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
US trade deficit contracts in JuneThe United States trade deficit saw a decrease in June. This contraction occurred as imports dropped significantly during the month. Howeve...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Govt tables tax amendment Bill with FII relief, electronics manufacturing pushThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled, proposing significant changes to tax laws. Banks and payment providers will...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
If the earnings don't come through, markets will struggle: Paul WilsonIndian stock valuations are lower, but earnings have disappointed, limiting re-rating potential. Global capital's return to India is not ye...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax coll...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
US economy expands 1.5% in Q2, misses forecasts despite spending reboundThe US economy expanded at a slower 1.5% pace in the second quarter. Strong consumer spending and AI infrastructure investment supported ov...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
US trade deficit narrows, exports hit five-month low ahead of key GDP printThe US goods trade deficit narrowed in June as imports declined more sharply. Imports fell across most major categories, reflecting scaled-...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST