Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders a...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.37 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
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
UK urged to end contract with US AI-firm PalantirBritish lawmakers called Wednesday for the government to end a contract between the country's National Health Service and AI giant Palantir...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
India is conducting exercise for mapping import relianceIndia is undertaking a significant exercise to identify gaps in its manufacturing sector. The government is mapping commonly procured goods...
25 Feb, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Free trade pact opens up $122 bn British govt's procurement market for Indian cosThe India-UK free trade agreement's public procurement provisions will grant Indian companies non-discriminatory access to the UK market, v...
25 Jul, 2025, 09.53 PM IST
Why India-UK FTA marks a key policy shift in India’s trade policyThe agreement, remarkable in its scope, encompasses 27 chapters covering trade in goods and services, digital trade, telecommunications, fi...
25 Jul, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
India opens govt procurement for UK firms; experts see it as strategic shiftIndia's free trade agreement with the UK includes concessions in government procurement, allowing British firms to bid on tenders with just...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
New Delhi opens govt procurement to UK companiesIndia is set to open government contracts to companies from the UK. This move will allow UK firms to bid on projects in transport, green en...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.00 AM IST
Indian suppliers to get non-discriminatory treatment in UK procurement mkts under FTAA new free trade agreement ensures Indian suppliers receive equal treatment in UK procurement markets, according to a commerce ministry off...
24 Jul, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
India may let US, foreign firms bid for big government contracts, sources sayIndia is set to open its government procurement market to foreign companies. This shift follows a trade deal with the UK. US firms may soon...
23 May, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
UK to give non-discriminatory treatment to Indian firms in public procurement under FTAThe UK-India free trade agreement marks a significant step as the UK commits to non-discriminatory treatment for Indian companies in its pu...
22 May, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Government plans GeM push for global tendersIndia's GeM is set to introduce global tendering features this year, spurred by the FTA with the UK, which allows UK suppliers to bid for I...
20 May, 2025, 01.03 AM IST
India opens govt procurement sector for UK firms under FTAIndia expands trade opportunities for British firms. The move follows a free trade agreement. British companies can now bid on Indian gover...
07 May, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
India looking at ways to provide MSMEs access to government buying of different countriesSeveral countries give preference to MSMEs in their public procurement. Under the India-UAE free trade pact, government procurement contrac...
07 Nov, 2023, 10.04 AM IST