India-UK trade pact: CBIC issues guidelines on implementation of self-certification of origin declarationsNew guidelines for self-certification of origin declarations are now in effect. This change applies to the India-UK Comprehensive Economic ...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Ahead of India-UK FTA rollout on July 15, specialty chemicals industry seeks clarity on rules of originIndustry stakeholders say lower tariffs and improved market access will strengthen India's specialty chemicals sector, but they call for cl...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM 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-UK FTA levels the playing field for apparel exporters, says Pearl Global's Pallab BanerjeeIndia's apparel exports are set for a significant boost with the new UK Free Trade Agreement, finally removing a long-standing 10-12% tarif...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.03 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
India, US to continue trade pact talks in Delhi as American delegation set to visit next monthIndia and the United States are set to boost trade talks. A top US team will visit New Delhi from June 1 to 4. The goal is to finalize an i...
27 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
A $500 billion question hangs over Rubio’s India trade claim as original tariff bargain loses its footingThe potential $500 billion investment by India in US goods is now being closely examined. According to findings from a trade advocacy group...
24 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India-UAE energy agreement: This Emirati strategy has powerIndia and the UAE have signed a significant energy agreement. This deal allows the UAE to store crude oil in India's reserves. It also expl...
21 May, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India allows 8,424 tonne raw sugar exports to US under tariff-rate quota"The quantity of raw sugar 8,424 MTRV (metric ton raw value) to be exported to the US under TRQ up to September 30, 2021, is notified," the...
18 Dec, 2020, 10.17 PM IST
Closer scrutiny of imports under FTAs: Importers now need to comply with stringent normsIndia has entered into free trade agreements (FTA) with various countries - bilateral trade agreements with Japan, Singapore, etc. and mult...
26 Sep, 2020, 10.02 AM IST
India allows additional 3,569 tonne sugar exports to USIndia, the world's second-biggest producer and the largest consumer of sugar, has a preferential quota arrangement for sugar export with th...
04 Jun, 2020, 04.32 PM IST
India for expansion of preferential duties by trade partners in FTAsCommerce Secy Anup Wadhawan said that the Government is engaged in streamlining procedures for exporters to avail benefits under the FTAs.
15 Mar, 2019, 03.02 PM IST
Commerce Ministry extends window for raw sugar export to US till OctoberTRQ is a quota for a volume of exports that enter the US at relatively low tariffs. Once the quota is reached, a higher tariff kicks in on ...
02 Sep, 2017, 04.39 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
- India may propose preferential trade deal with Iran
India is likely to propose a preferential tariff arrangement to Iran to boost the bilateral trade between the two countries.
23 Apr, 2013, 04.22 AM IST