Rupee rises 46 paise to 94.45 on India-US trade deal hopes; oil prices cap gainsThe rupee gained 46 paise to 94.45 against the dollar on optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and RBI measures. However, elevated ...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
India eyes a $20 billion pot of gold in New Zealand as its trade pact goes liveThe free trade agreement between India and New Zealand promises to promote trade and enhance professional movement. While some goods may en...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
India’s $100 billion European Free Trade Association cheque is slow to clear as Vietnam joins the clubVietnam recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, expanding its trade network. This agreement comes ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Why the rupee remains under pressure despite lower CAD?The Indian rupee has depreciated significantly this year and is expected to weaken further due to global conditions. Despite improvements i...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Tread carefully on trade: India must hold its ground as Trump’s tariff stick loses its biteIndia is navigating complex trade negotiations with the United States, focusing on tariffs and energy imports. Though a trade deal is pendi...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
China says ready to address each other's concerns after Sitharaman flags trade barriersChina said it was ready to work with India to allay its concerns of rising trade imbalance. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the tr...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Faster services imports threaten to erode cushion against India’s goods trade deficit: ReportIndia's services trade surplus has declined as imports grew faster than exports, leading to concerns about foreign exchange earnings. In Se...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani SinhaCareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India...
17 Oct, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Beyond Oil: How bioenergy investments can rebalance India-Russia tradeRussia now exports more than $60 billion worth of goods annually to India, primarily crude oil, petroleum products, coal, and fertilisers.
16 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM SitharamanIn a promising update on the India-US trade agreement, Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that negotiations are progressing well, with Commerce M...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
China's trade barriers biggest hurdle in bilateral ties, says Nirmala Sitharaman; flags $100 billion deficitNirmala Sitharaman has identified China's constraints on Indian exports as a crucial hindrance to trade advancement. The finance minister r...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
India's BoP set to turn positive but below expectations amid oil import costs and widening trade deficit: ICICI BankIndia's Balance of Payments (BoP) is turning positive, but it is likely to remain lower than earlier expectations as elevated oil prices an...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India's September goods exports rise 23% as imports hit six-month low, narrowing trade deficitIndia's goods exports surged by 23% in September, totaling $44.4 billion, supported by significant gains in electronics, petroleum, and eng...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
India's August balance of payments surplus swings to $45.4 billion from $5.6 billion deficitIndia's balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion in August, despite a current account deficit. Net transfers, which include re...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
India's trade deficit widens to $30.21 billion in September despite 23% jump in exportsIn September, India's merchandise trade deficit expanded to $30.21 billion from $26.86 billion in August. Exports experienced a notable boo...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
We are working to develop relations with China once again: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India seeks to improve relations with China, ensuring fair deals. Bilateral trade b...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST