Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Air India SATS signs pact with Concor arm to streamline cargo transportationAir India SATS Airport Services and Concor Air Limited have signed an initial pact. This collaboration aims to expedite cargo movement from...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.04 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
Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Picking the right pharma stock is getting harder; so pick a portfolio: 20 stocks with -23% to +22% downside to upside potentialFor Indian pharma, the regulatory risk is still real. A US FDA inspection can still cause trouble. A plant making an important product or g...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
BRICS trade meet clears MSME credit frameworkBrics trade ministers finalized their Economic Partnership 2030 strategy and adopted a joint declaration. They agreed on the Jaipur Consens...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India must build export-oriented medical devices industry, says pharma secretaryTo bolster India's medical device industry, a strategic pivot toward international markets and enhanced global presence is essential. Foste...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Parl panel for early conclusion of India-US trade pact, tariff exemptions on key goodsThe panel suggested the commerce department prepare a time-bound roadmap to achieve the objectives of the Mission 500 initiative by promoti...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectorsIndia is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and red...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Navi Mumbai commences international freighter operationsNavi Mumbai International Airport launched its international freighter operations on August 2. IndiGo CarGo operated the inaugural flight c...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: GovtExports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
India pharma sector to miss 2030 sales target amid tariff and shipping woes, trade body saysIndia's pharmaceutical industry is expected to reach$80-90 billion by 2030, well below its earlier$130 billion target, as U.S. tariff uncer...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Government invites applications for 30 products' import quota under India-Oman trade pactUnder the CEPA, India has granted quota-based tariff concessions to certain Omani goods such as dates, marble, copper weld wire, aluminium ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST