Category: Economy
India, US trade deal: Both countries looking at firming up pact soon
New Delhi: India and the US are poised to soon firm up the much-awaited trade agreement that will be both “beneficial” and “sustainable” and will…
A $500 billion question hangs over Rubio’s India trade claim as original tariff bargain loses its footing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that India has committed to buying $500 billion worth of American goods over the next five years has…
US overtakes Mauritius to become India’s 2nd largest FDI source as inflows cross $11 billion mark
The United States has overtaken Mauritius to become the second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in the latest financial year, marking a…
Piyush Goyal to visit Canada next week with 150-member industry delegation; trade talks on agenda
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Canada next week accompanied by a delegation of more than 150 business leaders, as New Delhi…
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: Experts
New Delhi, India’s next priority on the free trade agreement (FTA) front should be practical implementation and helping exporters use these pacts, as the gap…
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway on May 18–19, 2026 — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades — marks…
Govt in ‘advanced stage of consultation’ on industry’s demand for cotton import duty removal
New Delhi: The government is in an “advanced stage of consultation” regarding the 11 per cent customs duty on imports of raw cotton, and examining…
No love in Tokyo for mangoes from India this season
New Delhi: Japan has halted imports of fresh mangoes from India this season after its plant quarantine officers flagged deficiencies in fumigation and related disinfection…
No signs of industrial degrowth in India; readying plan to spur investments in some sectors: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: The government is working on several measures to promote investments in key sectors as part of a push to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce…
Exports in high growth trajectory during May: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: The country’s exports have recorded healthy growth during the first three weeks of May, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday….