Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: IndustryIndia's furniture sector is set for a major boost. New free trade agreements will open up export markets and encourage investment. Domestic...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
India-EU trade pact to help boost domestic auto manufacturing: Senior officialIndia and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This pact is expected to attract significant investmen...
19 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
India’s booming Dubai gold trade may be built on someone else’s minesPolicymakers in India are increasingly worried about the surge in gold imports, especially following the beneficial India-UAE trade deal th...
11 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA duty concessions under to help boost exports of single malt whisky: CIABCIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand is set to boost Indian liquor exports. Duty concessions will make Indian single malt whisky a...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India never offers any duty concessions in dairy sector under FTAs: Piyush GoyalIndia has not offered any tariff concessions in the dairy sector under any free trade agreement so far, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyu...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India seen to line up three buffers for its economy amid the Iran storm: Fitch unitIran War: The Indian government is seen to focus on securing essential supplies, curbing business costs through subsidies and tax relief, a...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Duty relief to SEZs allows limited domestic sales without diluting export focus: ExpertsThis move aims to support units facing weak global demand. Experts believe this offers a cushion for capacity utilisation and revenue. Sect...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA; limited concession on British beerIndia's free trade agreement with the UK offers limited import duty benefits on beer and excludes wine, alongside dairy, apples, and other ...
11 May, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki receives show cause notice worth Rs 16 lakh from customs departmentIn a regulatory filing, the company said: "customs department has alleged the company for evading custom duty amounting Rs 16,27,085 by wro...
09 Oct, 2023, 08.24 PM IST
Withdrawal of duty benefit scheme by UK may impact labour intensive goods' exportersLabour intensive sectors, including certain textile items, leather goods, carpets, iron & steel goods and chemicals may get impacted due to...
20 Jun, 2023, 09.49 AM IST
India may impose safeguard duty on Phthalic Anhydride imports from South KoreaPhthalic Anhydride is a chemical intermediate in plastic industry. “It is considered appropriate to recommend bilateral safeguard measure i...
29 Sep, 2020, 09.12 PM IST
US withdraws duty benefits on Indian exports worth $75 millionThe annual exports of these items to the US is estimated at about $75 million.
02 Nov, 2018, 08.31 AM IST