India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: ‘Just in time’ is over, says Jaishankar on why a riskier world needs a ‘just in case’ approachThe world faces heightened uncertainty as the old global order unravels. Countries and businesses must build resilience into their economic...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
India’s WTO resistance risks slowing investment in developing nationsThe IFDA has backing from 131 WTO members, including 94 developing countries, and focuses on reducing red tape and making it easier to attr...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Oman-India ties to move from buyer-seller model to strategic partnerships; opportunities across sectors: EnvoyOman and India are strengthening economic ties, moving towards strategic business partnerships. A new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
With $9.3 billion existing Dubai investment, 55,274 jobs; new MoUs seek to expand India-UAE AI and trade tiesThe agreements were signed in Bengaluru between the Indian industry bodies and a delegation led by Dubai Chambers’ president and chief exec...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
India-EU trade pact clears legal scrub, signing likely this yearIndia and the European Union have finished legal scrubbing of their trade pact. This significant agreement is expected to be signed sometim...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal leads 70-member business delegation to SingaporeCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset
India is actively chasing bilateral trade agreements with vigor and determination. However, its approach to multilateral trade is character...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India’s FTA exports surge, shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubleExports to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubled in the first quarter. Shipments to the ASEAN region also saw significant growth during...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India-SACU trade pact terms may be signed tomorrowIndia and the Southern African Customs Union are on the verge of finalizing terms for a significant trade pact. This agreement aims to set ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Indonesia-India discuss proposal to create Preferential Trade AgreementIndonesian and Indian trade ministers met to boost bilateral trade and investment. They discussed accelerating cooperation and enhancing ma...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST