Five sectors account for 83% of India's record October merchandise export surge: ReportExports from the five sectors - engineering goods, petroleum products, electronic goods, gems and jewellery, and organic and inorganic chem...
14 Nov, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
India clocks record $89.99 billion exports in October, but merchandise trade deficit hits 1-year highIndia's total exports surged 29.9% year-on-year to approximately $90 billion in October 2026. Merchandise exports hit a record high of near...
14 Nov, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
India not fully food secure, imports over 50% edible oil: NITI Aayog Vice-chairmanIndia's reliance on imported edible oils and pulses raises concerns about its food security. NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri hi...
13 Nov, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
India's balance of payments surplus soars to $66.8 billion in H1 FY27 on strong bank deposit inflowsThe current account deficit meanwhile widened to $25.8 billion for the first six months of FY27 from $18 billion on account of unfavourable...
13 Nov, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India’s October merchandise trade deficit widens to one-year high of $39.88 billion as imports surgeIndia's merchandise trade deficit widened to $39.88 billion in October, surpassing economists' forecasts. Exports rose to $49.47 billion fr...
13 Nov, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Finance Ministry assures stakeholders to honour trade concessions on British Scotch WhiskyThe Finance Ministry is currently engaging with stakeholders about bulk scotch whiskey imports from the United Kingdom. Stakeholders expres...
13 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
India's gold imports plunge 62.57% to $5.51 billion in October as prices fall below $4,000/ozIndia's gold imports fell 39.9% to $24.78 billion during April-October 2026, down from $41.24 billion a year ago, according to Commerce Min...
13 Nov, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
India's October retail inflation quickens to 6.09% to breach RBI's tolerance ceilingIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 6.09% in October, largely driven by rising food prices and supply disruptions. Food inflation signi...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India’s Russian fossil fuel imports hit record €6.4 billion in October: CREAIndia was the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in October, with purchases hitting a record €6.4 billion, according to C...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Renewables helped India save over $100 billion in fuel imports since 2011: IEAIndia's expansion of renewable energy capacity has helped the country avoid more than USD 100 billion in coal and natural gas import costs ...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Electronics exports surge 44% in H1, but pricier chips widen deficitSectoral exports rose 44% year-onyear to $31.9 billion in April-September due to an increase in smartphone shipments, official data showed....
12 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's renewable energy expansion averts $100 bn in fuel imports, savings seen at $240 bn by 2030The findings underline the growing economic and energy-security dividends of India's renewable energy transition, with increased domestic e...
11 Nov, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Foreigner shares his 5 big lessons after travelling 365 days in India: 'It's always about...'Reflecting on his year in India, Lukas underscores the impact of the individuals he encountered. While he faced initial hurdles such as tra...
09 Nov, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
DGFT invites applications for vehicle import quotas under India-UK FTAThe government of India has opened applications for importers seeking duty concessions under the India-UK trade pact. This initiative relat...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
DGTR recommends imposition of quantitative restrictions on soda ash imports for 2 yearsThe Directorate General of Trade Remedies has signaled its intention to introduce protective measures to curb the influx of soda ash import...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Centre proposes 10 new entry points for drug imports into India, Noida airport includedThe Centre has proposed expanding India's authorised import network for pharmaceuticals and medical devices by adding ten new locations. Th...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Festive demand lifts dry fruit, chocolate imports this seasonDuring the festive season, India's import of tree nuts and chocolates rose significantly, reflecting a 10-12% annual demand increase. The r...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.05 AM IST