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
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink firstIran's economy faces severe disruption from U.S. and Israeli strikes. Factories are shut, leading to mass job losses and soaring prices for...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Japan plans $10 billion framework to help Asia secure oilJapan is launching a significant financial initiative. A 10 billion dollar framework will assist Asian nations in securing vital energy res...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Piyush Goyal holds talks with Saudi Arabia trade minister on stronger supply chainsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Saudi Arabia's Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi. They discussed strengthening s...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Global plastic treaty talks end without deal amid sharp riftsNegotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty in Geneva concluded without an agreement after nearly two weeks. Countries failed to rec...
16 Aug, 2025, 01.20 AM IST
World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no dealGlobal talks in Geneva to create a treaty addressing plastic pollution collapsed. Nations could not agree on key issues. Some countries wan...
15 Aug, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Nations will try again on plan to confront world's 'spiralling' plastic pollution messNations are convening in Geneva for critical talks aimed at finalizing a landmark treaty to combat the escalating plastic pollution crisis....
05 Aug, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
India’s plastics exports grow 8% in FY 2024–25, reaching USD 12.5 billion: PLEXCONCILIndia's plastics exports surged by 8% in FY 2024-25, reaching USD 12.5 billion, driven by strong performances in plastic films, woven sacks...
30 Apr, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
Global plastic recycling rates 'stagnant' at under 10%: StudyThe amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10 percent with most new plastic still made from fossil fuel...
11 Apr, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
Plastic treaty talks draw to close with production limits still under debateNegotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are at a critical stage, with nations debating limits on plastic production. Some countri...
01 Dec, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
India keeping tabs on WTO pact for plastic pollutionOfficials said India's per capita usage of plastics is low and the country has already banned single-use plastic and that Multilateral Envi...
21 Jul, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
India, France to engage with like-minded nations to bolster talks for legally binding instrument to end plastic pollutionIndia and France will constructively engage other like-minded countries to strengthen the negotiations for an international legally binding...
15 Jul, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
WTO fish pact to eliminate illegal fishing sops: Govt to Parliament“Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries have been allowed S&DT with no obligation to implement disciplines for a period of two ...
22 Jul, 2022, 06.28 PM IST
Getting tough on plastic wasteIndia has been proactive domestically through multiple policy levers like the ban of 12 single-use plastic items, and robust extended produ...
02 Mar, 2022, 11.10 PM IST
After introducing ingenious plastic-reuse mechanism in road construction, Bengaluru is now falling behind2015 was the last time plastic was used for road-building in Bengaluru, discover ET.
02 Sep, 2019, 11.25 AM IST