India, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
USTR arrives June 22 for trade talks; Commerce Secretary says US-Iran deal should bring lasting peaceIndia's trade data for May 2026 shows robust export growth. Merchandise exports rose 18 percent year-on-year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agr...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’Recent trade negotiations in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for India and the United States. A dedicated US delegation engaged with Indi...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and tradeBritish Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing glo...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Commerce ministry to hold workshops on FTAs across countryThe commerce ministry will hold nationwide workshops to inform businesses about the advantages of India's Free Trade Agreements. These pact...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
US trade negotiators to visit India from June 1-4 for interim trade deal talksUS Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer Wednesday said he expects to meet commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal soon to finalis...
28 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementationThe Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel imp...
19 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India for boosting intra-BRICS trade through stronger value chainsIntra-BRICS trade has surged significantly, reaching USD 1.17 trillion. However, this represents only about 5 percent of global trade. This...
16 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
India's April exports jump 13.8%, trade gap widens to 3-month highA 10% rise in imports, despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from West Asia amid the continuing geopolitical disruptions, widened th...
16 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Steel safeguard measure hits India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's trade deal with the UK is delayed by new British steel rules. Officials are seeking a creative solution for early implementation. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India, UK working on British steel issue to operationalise trade pact: Commerce SecyIndia and the United Kingdom are nearing the operationalization of their trade pact. Both nations are collaborating on a unique solution to...
15 May, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
15 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
US team likely to visit India next month for trade talksUS trade officials are anticipated to visit India next month for crucial trade talks, following India's delegation visit to Washington in A...
15 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged industries to leverage India's newly finalised free trade agreements, noting a historical underutil...
12 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to industryIndian industry must actively use new free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant trade and investment prospects. Commerce Secreta...
11 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST