PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
- UK announces £1 billion in new commercial deals with India
The two sides also agreed to exchange data annually on the use of CETA, which came into effect on July 15. The data will cover businesses' ...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
ETSA champions show the great Indian dream is all home-brewed and visa-free: Union Minister Piyush GoyalIn a candid conversation with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, he spoke about India’s trade deals, India-US relations, foreign investment, and how...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
"These are facts Elon": Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu takes on Musk's claim of Starlink facing license hurdlesSridhar Vembu responded to Elon Musk's claims regarding regulatory obstacles for Starlink in India. Vembu highlighted India's competitive e...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
EU and China strike interim trade deal that could cut Chinese hybrid exportsChina and the European Union have agreed on a preliminary trade deal to address trade imbalances. This deal includes reduced tariffs on cer...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Will EU press the ‘kill switch’ on China? Trade war looms over talksEU officials are raising alarms over the escalating trade deficits with China, exceeding one billion euros on a daily basis. The spike in C...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
CPHI Milan: Beyond generics, how Indian pharma is rewriting its global playbookAt CPHI Milan, Indian pharma players are looking beyond traditional exports, using partnerships, licensing, CDMO, and differentiated produc...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Growth hinges on local reforms, not protectionism: Indermit GillIndia holds a unique opportunity to enhance its economic growth but must address internal challenges effectively. Rapid reform and the effi...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
India and US trade deal still has a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unitNegotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agriculture. US Trade Repres...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Sitharaman sees a ‘plateau’, but India-US trade deal may not be at a dead end yet: GTRIAs India and the US engage in talks for a bilateral trade deal, uncertainties loom over tariff treatments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India-US trade talks hit a plateau, with little room left to give or take, says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing trade balance concerns. Financ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Opportunity alone doesn’t create trade. Connectivity doesBRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, tec...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
GVC integration, supply chain resilience, FTAs key to boost exports, high-end manufacturing: Deloitte IndiaIndia needs deeper integration into global value chains, lower logistics costs and better use of free trade agreements to boost exports and...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.54 PM IST