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India looks to consolidate East Africa economic partnership amid global supply chain shifts

As global trade patterns undergo significant realignment and supply-chain resilience becomes a strategic priority, India’s economic engagement with East Africa is emerging as an increasingly…

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Economists warn fuel, milk price hikes may raise retail inflation by up to 0.42%

Mumbai: The recent increase in fuel and milk prices is expected to push up retail inflation by 0.42 per cent in the coming months, economists…

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India’s exports to China rise 27 pc in Apr; imports up 20.85 pc

New Delhi: India’s exports to China increased by 27 per cent in April, while imports from the neighbouring country rose 20.85 per cent, according to…

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India, UK working on British steel issue to operationalise trade pact: Commerce Secy

New Delhi: India and the UK are working on a “unique and creative solution” to address issues arising from Britain’s recent steel safeguard measure, which…

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India’s exports hit record USD 863 bn despite global turmoil; on track for USD 2 trillion target by 2030: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: India’s exports touched a record USD 863 billion in FY26 despite global geopolitical tensions and disruptions in international trade, Union Commerce and Industry…

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India’s BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit

New Delhi: India’s trade engagement with BRICS nations has grown strongly over the past five years, but the widening trade deficit poses a key policy…

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Centre to procure onions at Rs 12.35 per kg rate from farmers, says Chouhan

Pune: The Centre will procure onions at the rate of Rs 12.35 per kg from farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Friday…

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India’s trade with West Asia contracts for second straight month in April amid shipping disruptions

New Delhi: India’s exports and imports with the West Asian region declined by over 28 per cent in April, falling for the second straight month,…

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Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pc

New Delhi: India‘s gold imports surged 81.69 per cent year-on-year to USD 5.62 billion in April, driven by high prices of the precious metal, though…

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Gems & jewellery exports fall 9% in April to Rs 20952 cr

Gross exports of gems and jewellery witnessed a decrease of 9.07% to US$ 2448.53 million (Rs. 20952.26 crores) in April 2026 as compared to the…

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