US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasionThe Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.09 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
India’s next phase of textile growth hinges on winning global buyers’ confidence: Messe FrankfurtThe upcoming Gartex Texprocess India, jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, will be h...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
India flags off first jewellery export consignment to the UK under landmark India–UK CETAThe inaugural shipment comprises $10 million worth of gold jewellery, diamond jewellery, silver jewellery and platinum jewellery, exported ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India-UK CETA to give fresh momentum to farmers, MSMEs and entrepreneurs, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Social Security Agree...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
India-UK FTA comes into effect today, unlocking duty-free access for Indian exportsIndia and the UK have enacted a free trade agreement, opening significant export opportunities. This pact offers duty-free access on ninety...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
US framework trade deal ready, to be inked at the right time: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgrawalIndia and the US are progressing well on a proposed trade agreement. The framework deal is ready and will be signed at the right time. Both...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
India, US have framework trade deal ready; signing awaits right time: OfficialIndia and the United States are progressing well on a trade agreement framework. This framework deal is ready and will be signed at the app...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talksIndia rejected a swift trade agreement with the United States, seeking more favorable terms. New Delhi's confidence stems from new trading ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Raising the bar: India-UK FTA seen driving next wave of premiumisation in alco-bev industryUnder the India-UK trade deal, set to take effect on July 15, India will be reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150% to 75% and further...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM 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
Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK trade pactIndia's Finance Ministry has notified rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-UK CETA, effective July 15, 2026. This agre...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST