Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
India, US inch closer to interim trade pact after fresh talksIndia and the US are nearing an interim trade deal, with both nations reporting significant progress in recent negotiations. Commerce Minis...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India, US move closer to interim trade deal after Goyal-Greer talksIndia and the United States have made significant headway in their Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations, with both nations expressing str...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa' - 'The hoe is bought after being seen'A wise Zulu proverb, "Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa," meaning "The hoe is bought after being seen," underscores the vital importance of thoroug...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's solar, IT goods measuresChina has successfully established a World Trade Organization panel to challenge India's solar cell, module, and IT goods policies. Beijing...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
"Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTAA significant India-UK trade pact, set to take effect on July 15, promises to boost bilateral ties and open a market exceeding $500 billion...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
India will monitor Chinese steel imports before deciding on further curbs, source saysIndia is closely watching steel imports, particularly from China, for another two months before deciding on further actions. Despite a thre...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII PresidentChinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical imported from China, EU, USIndia has slapped a five-year anti-dumping duty on a key chemical used in rubber and tyre manufacturing, imported from China, the EU, and t...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal marketThe global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST