India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Aluminium prices near record high: What’s driving the rally?Aluminium prices are trading near multi-year highs due to persistent structural supply tightness, not temporary factors. Stricter environme...
25 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
India's exports to China rise 27 pc in Apr; imports up 20.85 pcIndia's trade with China saw significant growth in April. Exports to China surged by 27 percent, while imports increased by over 20 percent...
15 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 SummitIndia's trade with BRICS nations shows strong growth. However, a widening trade deficit is a major concern. Imports from BRICS are rising f...
15 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs?Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-d...
14 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Rupee falls to near one-month low as oil strain, importer hedging pile pressureThe Indian rupee weakened to a near one-month low on Tuesday, pressed by a stubborn rise in oil prices and sustained hedging by local impor...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to USD 112.16 bnIndia's trade with China reached USD 151.1 billion in 2025-26, making it the largest partner. The trade deficit with China widened signific...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Indonesia signs up for 50 Boeing jets as Trump imposes 19 percent tariff on goodsUS President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal with Indonesia to buy 50 Boeing planes, energy and farm goods worth billions. In return, Ind...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
Indonesia to ease import restrictions on goods ahead of US tariff deadlineIndonesia is set to relax import restrictions on various goods and raw materials, aiming to improve its business environment. This decision...
30 Jun, 2025, 09.27 AM IST
Indonesia agrees to import Indian rice & sugar to push trade volume to $50 billionThe bilateral trade is currently in favour of Indonesia and export of rice and sugar from India will help to bridge trade deficit, ET has l...
17 Sep, 2019, 12.23 PM IST
India calls for diversification of export basket for sustainable trade with IndonesiaHe said the balance of trade is heavily in favour of Indonesia and both countries need to work towards establishing sustainable trade by di...
09 Jul, 2019, 09.52 PM IST
India has trade deficit with 81 countries: Minister of State for CommerceIndia has trade deficit with as many as 81 countries including China, Qatar, Korea, Japan and Indonesia in 2012-13, Parliament was informed...
11 Dec, 2013, 07.28 PM IST