Commerce Secretary to visit Geneva this week for India's trade policy review at WTOCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is visiting Geneva this week to lead India's delegation for the WTO's eighth Trade Policy Review. The rev...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
NITI Aayog to review industrial corridor framework, seeks reforms to speed project executionIndia's government is reviewing industrial corridor frameworks to enhance project delivery. NITI Aayog will consult stakeholders on necessa...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
India textile exports face execution test despite China+1 tailwindsIndia's textile sector is well placed to benefit from China+1 sourcing and new trade agreements, but long-term export gains will hinge on i...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Tamil Nadu's first budget under CM Vijay-led govt to be presented in first week of August: Minister Maria WilsonTamil Nadu's first budget under the new administration will be presented in early August. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has been holding exte...
18 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
US lawmaker urges review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefingUS lawmakers and experts urged a review of arms sales to India. They cited concerns over alleged transnational repression impacting nationa...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting MexicoThe recent World Cup brought excitement but did not significantly boost Mexico's economy. Weak investment and trade agreement uncertainty c...
18 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Global Market: Japan reaffirms BOJ independence in economic blueprint after market jittersJapan's government reaffirms the Bank of Japan's independent role in monetary policy decisions. This clarification addresses market concern...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Supreme Court directs states to frame policy for early release of terminally ill, elderly prisonersThe Supreme Court has mandated that every state and Union Territory devise new policies concerning the early release of elderly and termina...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
US Stock Market: Money market funds shorten maturities as Fed rate uncertainty drives cautious positioningMoney market funds are shortening portfolio maturities due to Federal Reserve rate path uncertainty. Managers are favoring floating-rate no...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyStandard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank e...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Fed's 'ample reserves' approach is a focus of Warsh's balance sheet reviewFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is reviewing interest rate policy and balance sheet management. The central bank is examining the ampl...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
RBI tightens governance framework, redefines bank board responsibilitiesThe RBI has revised bank board governance norms, effective October 1. Boards will now focus on strategy and risk oversight, delegating oper...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; make progress across key negotiating areasIndia and Maldives concluded their first Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Both nations made substantial progress across eight technical s...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rulesIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Global Market: China's upbeat trade data lifts hopes for export-linked stocks
China's exports saw a strong 27% year-on-year increase in June. Imports also climbed a significant 36%, accelerating from May's figures. Th...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveils expert panels to overhaul US Central Bank policy frameworkFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced a comprehensive review of monetary policy. Five taskforces comprising prominent economists w...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
US Stock Market: Inflation gathers pace as tariffs, energy costs and AI investment lift price pressures, says FedU.S. inflation accelerated during spring due to tariffs and rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve's report shows inflation remains signi...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST