FTA map: Mega FTA wave to bring 60% of India trade under preferential regimeWith the UK deal kicking in next month, an EU pact likely next year, and a US agreement in the works, over 60% of India’s trade will soon f...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Exports up 15% despite global headwinds: Commerce and industry minister Piyush GoyalIndia's merchandise exports saw a robust 15% year-on-year growth in April-June, defying global economic headwinds, according to Commerce Mi...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.44 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-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: GoyalIndia is set to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union by December, with implementation expected by February-March next year. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
India, US trade deal can't be implemented until we have 'competitive advantage': Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India cannot implement the proposed trade agreement with the United States unt...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
India treads cautiously as Trump seeks fresh start with PM ModiUS President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a friendly tone during their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, w...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
PM Modi and Trump direct officials to fast-track 'commercially meaningful' trade pactPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to push for an early conclusion of a balanced and commercially meaningful...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with ModiUS President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister N...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
US–Iran peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz brings relief to trade: EEPCThis development is expected to significantly boost global trade, particularly for India, by easing logistics disruptions and costs for ene...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran peace dealGold prices held steady after a significant rise, with investors awaiting details on a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal. The agreement aims...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
USTR Greer, Piyush Goyal to hold trade pact talks next weekUS trade representative Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24. He will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Discussion...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
After the deluge, get ready for a resetA deal between the US and Iran signals a post-war future. The oil market will see significant shifts. Energy resilience will drive demand f...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
USTR arrives June 22 for trade talks; Commerce Secretary says US-Iran deal should bring lasting peaceIndia's trade data for May 2026 shows robust export growth. Merchandise exports rose 18 percent year-on-year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agr...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST