Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering businessSwiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the nation's population to 10 million. The decision prioritizes economic stability and conti...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Canada's Carney says middle-power countries should not compete for favor with the USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is forging stronger links with Europe. He met with Ireland's leader and French President ahead of the G...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Hong Kong tops Switzerland as world’s largest offshore wealth hubHong Kong has become the world's top wealth hub, surpassing Switzerland. Offshore assets in Hong Kong reached $2.9 trillion in 2025. Global...
28 May, 2026, 06.47 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
India's steel ministry flags met coke shortage, seeks withdrawal of anti-dumping dutyIndia's Steel Ministry wants finance ministry to remove import duties on met coke. Domestic supplies are low and prices are high. Steel man...
22 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
India, six others flags UK steel curbs at WTOIndia and six nations have approached the World Trade Organization regarding the UK's new steel import restrictions. These measures, set to...
22 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Govt imposes import curbs on silver amid push to tighten precious metals inflowsNew government restrictions target silver imports. The Centre is also tightening rules for duty-free gold imports by jewellery exporters. T...
18 May, 2026, 08.26 AM 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
AI orders flow in at Germany's Siemens but profit slipsSiemens is witnessing a significant surge in orders driven by the AI boom, particularly from data centre investments. Despite a slight dip ...
13 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Rupee hits all-time low of 95.74 vs USD as outflows, oil risks weigh on outlookThe Indian rupee hit a new all-time low on Wednesday, falling 0.1% to 95.7450 per dollar. This decline was driven by consistent overseas de...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India seeks early resolution of issues related to implementation of EFTA trade pactIn a bid to overcome obstacles in the trade pact with the EFTA bloc, India is pushing for quick resolutions. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agra...
08 May, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST