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States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threatsThe European Union has agreed to implement its part of a trade deal with the United States. This move is crucial to avoid new tariffs threa...
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
India never offers any duty concessions in dairy sector under FTAs: Piyush GoyalIndia has not offered any tariff concessions in the dairy sector under any free trade agreement so far, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyu...
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
El Niño and geopolitical tensions cloud India’s rural economy: A somber 2026 outlookIndia’s rural economy faces pressure in 2026 from a likely El Niño-driven weak monsoon and rising input costs due to US-Iran tensions. Lowe...
India-US trade agreement designed to protect domestic sensitivities: Govt tells LSIndia and the US have reached an interim trade agreement framework. The agreement focuses on market access and reducing trade barriers. It ...
Trade deal with US safeguards India’s interests, says Piyush GoyalIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the trade agreement with the US includes safeguards for farmers and domestic industries....
India assures safeguards in place on New Zealand apple importsIndia has granted New Zealand market access for apples under a new trade pact. The agreement includes safeguards to protect local farmers. ...
Cotton import duty extension to stabilise input costs, safeguard farmer interests: GovtThe textiles ministry has extended the import duty exemption on cotton until December 31, 2025, aiming to stabilize input costs across the ...
Government raises import duty on ghee, butter to 40%Revenue Secretary Adhia asked industry to approach right authorities with proper justification with regard to raising duties.
India to focus on food security & special safeguards at G-20 trade ministers’ meetCommerce and industry minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will participate in the two-day meeting in Istanbul on October 5-6, is expected to t...
- Asian countries demand rice protection as part of global trade pact
Developing countries raised the specter of millions of destitute subsistence farmers Monday as they pressed for extra protection of their d...
- Indian farmers to get global lessons
Indian farmers will be kept updated about WTO rules and implications of regional trade arrangements.