‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Putting plurilaterals to good use: India signals change in WTO stance by engaging in plurilateral agreement discussions after BRICS declarationIndia has recently indicated its readiness to engage in discussions on plurilateral agreements within the WTO framework. This shift follows...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
India wants to promote rupee trade settlement to help partner facing hard currency shortage: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India is promoting rupee and local-currency trade settlements to help countries facing hard-curren...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Canada ministers step up outreach to boost tiesCanada is actively working to enhance its relationship with India through a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. In a significant ...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Safety of Indian seafarers, tankers raised in Doval's conversation with Iranian counterpart, says MEANational Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in a phone conversation with Mohsen Rezaei regarding regional security concerns. They specific...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand meets PM ModiCanadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening India-Canada relations. They focused on tra...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Piyush Goyal meets Rishi Sunak, Czech minister; trade, tech partnerships on agendaUnion Minister Piyush Goyal met with Czech Republic Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havliček to discuss economic cooperation. He also had discu...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi; hails his "commitment, work ethic and energy"Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi recently. He congratulated Modi on his 25 years of publi...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
India expanding trade footprint to strengthen global ties and empower MSMEs: Piyush GoyalIndia is increasing its network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to integrate deeply with global economies. Nine trade pacts covering 38 dev...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
India, Norway discuss green partnership, EFTA trade ties, Arctic cooperationSibi George of the Ministry of External Affairs met Norway's State Secretary Astrid Bergmal in New Delhi for discussions. They addressed en...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
DG can perform depositary functions: WTO tells IndiaIn response to India's questions on the legal basis by which the WTO director general is assigned the role of acting as the depositary of t...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balance concerns. Financ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Sri Lanka for $345 million in financingThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to a $345 million financing deal with Sri Lanka. This deal is contingent upon the upcoming 2027 ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Piyush Goyal, US trade envoy Greer discuss early conclusion of India-US interim trade dealCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a “productive discussion” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on early conclusion of a mutually...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST