Category: Economy
India has 18 FTAs but must now focus on boosting exports amid tough 2026 trade outlook: GTRI
India has signed more than 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) to date, but the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the country to pivot…
Indian exporters can help New Zealand cut China dependence, boost shipments: GTRI
New Delhi, Indian exporters in various sectors like agriculture, petroleum, pharma, apparel, electronics and auto have potential not only to scale up shipments to New…
2025 sees major action in India factory scene; new Labour Codes leave employers cheery, workers chary
India’s long-delayed labour reforms are moving into their most decisive phase after a five-year wait. The Union government has finally set the stage for the…
India likely to miss $1 trillion export target in FY26 as global slowdown hits shipments: GTRI
India is likely to fall well short of its USD 1 trillion exports target for FY26 as global headwinds, weak demand and rising protectionism continue…
India revamps tax regime in 2025, new I-T Act to take effect from April 1
New Delhi: India overhauled its tax regime in 2025 with sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and a higher income tax exemption…
Budget 2026: Industry seeks faster tax dispute resolution
New Delhi: Industry is pressing the government to fix gaps in tax certainty and dispute resolution, warning that unclear anti-avoidance rules, unresolved treaty issues and…
India assures safeguards in place on New Zealand apple imports
New Delhi: India has given a balanced and calibrated market access to New Zealand on apples under the free trade agreement (FTA), while putting in…
GI tag, carbon tax & intellectual property rights on top for India in January trade talks with EU
New Delhi: India and the European Union are slated to hold talks in early January on a range of trade and regulatory issues, including geographical…
Sebi gives its go-ahead to road ministry’s proposed public InvIT
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its go ahead to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment…
IRFC refinances freight corridor’s Rs 10,000 crore World Bank loan
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has refinanced a Rs 10,000 crore foreign currency debt availed from the World Bank for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor…