US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump's next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including IndiaThe United States is considering new tariffs on sixty nations, including India, due to forced labor concerns. Hearings will begin to discus...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
What is Section 301? Trump’s new tariff sword to hurt India and other partners?US and Indian trade officials are in New Delhi for crucial talks. They aim to finalize an interim trade pact before a key tariff deadline. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Tighter origin norms for FTA benefits, high onus on importerThe government has inserted a new chapter in the Customs Act on administration of rules of origin under trade agreements giving the governm...
02 Feb, 2020, 12.05 AM IST
‘Jewellery exports may jump to $3 billion if US extends duty sops’Indian exports of Gold jewellery articles stood at $1.78 bn in 2018, down from $2.5bn in 2007-09.
29 Jul, 2019, 10.27 AM IST
Jewellery exports may jump to $3 billion if US extends duty sops: Trade bodyThe GSP refers to a trade program proving benefits to developing-world exports to the US.
29 Jul, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
ISMA for lower duty on Indian sugar in Bangladesh, Sri LankaWhile Bangladesh levys import duty of USD 150 per tonne on sugar, Sri Lanka imposes USD 100. The two neighbours import about 25-30 lakh ton...
14 Dec, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
Assam drafting law for preferential treatment to small scale industriesAssam government has also announced that it will come up with a scheme where small traders/ enterprise will be helped with initial fund of ...
17 Aug, 2017, 06.30 PM IST
Preferential steel procurement for government projects will lead to further price riseA spate of infrastructure projects and also engineering exports would be hit as domestic steel makers would start raising prices further.
05 May, 2017, 02.17 PM IST
India ready to give preferential tariffs to all SAARC members: Nirmala SitharamanIndia is ready to give preferential duty concessions on all products to SAARC members to give a boost to free trade in the region.
29 Sep, 2015, 09.50 PM IST
Government approves preferential market access in services area to LDCsIndia's preferential treatment to the LDCs in trade in services would involve a cost of Rs 6.5 crore annually on account of waiver of visa ...
09 Sep, 2015, 04.03 PM IST
Obama intends to withdraw special trade benefits for RussiaBarack Obama intends to withdraw special privileges granted to Russia because the country is too economically advanced to need preferential...
08 May, 2014, 08.43 AM IST
- India sees red as EU allows duty-free access to Pak textiles
India will oppose preferential access given to Pakistan’s textile industry by the European Union as a relief measure against the devastatin...
11 Nov, 2010, 05.12 AM IST
- India to allow duty free import from South Asia LDCs
India will allow tax free import of over 4,500 items from neighbouring countries from January 2008 to facilitate trade in the South Asian r...
21 Nov, 2007, 04.30 PM IST