India-New Zealand FTA to come into force next month, grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exportsThe India-New Zealand free trade agreement will officially commence next month. This pact grants India one hundred percent duty-free access...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
India wants tariff edge before signing final US trade deal: Piyush GoyalIndia awaits US tariff advantage for trade deal finalization. The agreement was announced on February 3, 2026, reducing US tariffs on India...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Farmers intensify Chandigarh border protest, seek MSP guarantee, water pact cancellationFarmers continue their protest at the Chandigarh border for a third day. They are demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price on ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
India’s gold rush takes a Dubai detour as UAE shipments soar while rest of world imports fallIndia experienced a sudden spike in its gold import bill in 2026, predominantly fueled by imports from the UAE. This uptick occurred despit...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India in talks with multiple countries to develop critical minerals for domestic needs: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively seeking partnerships with nations like the US for critical mineral development. The country is also engaged in dialogues ...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
US tariffs, supply chain disruptions have opened new markets: Gujarat CMGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel views new trade agreements as beneficial for his state. He sees global supply chain disruptions as o...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Industry, govt discuss market access issues in US ahead of Goyal’s visitIndia's commerce department seeks US market access for unique export products. Exporters raised concerns about lower US order volumes and c...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Commerce ministry discusses India-US trade performance with exporters, their issues on market accessThe commerce ministry of India is actively soliciting feedback from exporters about challenges in accessing the US market. Minister Piyush ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Deepening trade ties, FTA utilisation key to India's USD 1 trillion export target: CII's Sanjay BudhiaIndia aims for one trillion dollars in exports by 2026-27. This ambitious goal requires significant growth in both goods and services. Deep...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
More 'predictable' rules sought in Brazil to boost pharma tradeIndia seeks predictable regulatory pathways in Brazil to boost pharmaceutical exports. This move aims to ensure affordable and quality medi...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
India seeks easier pharma access in Brazil, pushes to expand Mercosur trade pactIndia seeks predictable regulations and easier market access for its pharmaceutical products. Discussions occurred at the India-Brazil Trad...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Commerce ministry meeting industry, exporters on India-US trade on September 1India's Commerce Ministry will meet industry leaders on September 1 regarding trade performance. This meeting precedes Minister Piyush Goya...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Canada’s trade war is forcing a rethink of who its friends areCanada faces a trade war with the United States after imposing significant tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada was attacked a...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Piyush Goyal says India open to expanding scope of Japan trade agreementIndia is open to expanding its economic partnership agreement with Japan. The nation seeks to make the existing pact more contemporary and ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit US in September for G20 trade meet, talks with USTR GreerCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US in late September for important trade discussions. He will attend the G20 Trade Ministeria...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreementIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing free trade agreements with various nations, aiming to cover about 75% percent of the global trade landscape, Tra...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST