India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
22 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others tumble up to 5% as govt allows duty-free importsSugar stocks fell sharply on Friday after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31. Balra...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
20 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Indian Oil close to signing LPG import deal with Algeria's Sonatrach for 2027: SourcesIndian Oil Corp has finalized a deal with Algeria's Sonatrach for LPG imports. This agreement will supply one very large gas carrier monthl...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refinersChina's growing demand for Russian crude oil is impacting India's supply. India's imports from Russia's European ports have significantly d...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-monthIndia crude imports: On an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in July last year, data from the Petroleu...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
'Important work still to be done': Carney after Trump halts 50% tariffsCanada and the United States have made substantial progress on trade issues. Important work remains to be completed between the two North A...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India imposes minimum import price on clear float glass to curb cheaper importsTo safeguard its local glass industry, India has enacted a minimum import price for clear float glass, directly benefiting manufacturers li...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
India weighs sugar import duty cut to curb record local pricesIn an effort to reign in soaring domestic sugar prices, India is thinking about lowering its sugar import duty. This response is geared tow...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipmentsIndia's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly a...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI AayogIndia's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream componen...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Kerala: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import operations on August 18. This marks a significant step for Kerala's maritime ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Paper industry seeks immediate anti-dumping duty on paperboard imports from IndonesiaIndian paper manufacturers seek anti-dumping duties on Indonesian paperboard imports. Cheap imports caused significant losses to local prod...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST