India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
BSE looks to launch MSCI-linked futures and options in IndiaBSE has partnered with MSCI to explore futures and options contracts linked to MSCI indexes in India, subject to regulatory approvals. The ...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal leads 70-member business delegation to SingaporeCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
India seeks WTO consultations with US over duty on quartz surface productsIndia has requested World Trade Organisation consultations with the United States. This action concerns tariffs imposed on quartz surface p...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset
India is actively chasing bilateral trade agreements with vigor and determination. However, its approach to multilateral trade is character...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India’s FTA exports surge, shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubleExports to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubled in the first quarter. Shipments to the ASEAN region also saw significant growth during...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: OfficialIndia will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India's exports rise 15% in April-July; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confident of $1 trillion targetIndia's exports saw a 15 percent increase during the first four months of this fiscal year. The Commerce Minister expressed optimism about ...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India-SACU trade pact terms may be signed tomorrowIndia and the Southern African Customs Union are on the verge of finalizing terms for a significant trade pact. This agreement aims to set ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Indonesia-India discuss proposal to create Preferential Trade AgreementIndonesian and Indian trade ministers met to boost bilateral trade and investment. They discussed accelerating cooperation and enhancing ma...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST