Someone will define India's export excellence in 2026. Make sure it’s youWith India's exports hitting record highs, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards give the businesses driving that rise a stage ...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India, six others flags UK steel curbs at WTOIndia and six nations have approached the World Trade Organization regarding the UK's new steel import restrictions. These measures, set to...
22 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India targets $1 trillion exports in FY27 as FTAs come into effect, says GoyalWith an eye on reaching $1 trillion in exports by FY27, India is launching into a new era of trade. The upcoming implementation of various ...
14 May, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Why New Zealand is emerging strongly in India’s study abroad resetThe India-New Zealand FTA signals a significant shift in international student mobility, with New Zealand emerging as a primary choice for ...
13 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Planing 500 delegations, outreach to 1,600 industry chambers to boost FTA utilisation: Piyush GoyalIndia is launching ambitious plans to boost its use of free trade agreements. The commerce ministry will send 500 delegations abroad and tr...
12 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged industries to leverage India's newly finalised free trade agreements, noting a historical underutil...
12 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
10 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST