WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock
YAOUNDE: Trade ministers are close to agreeing a reform plan for the World Trade Organization, as wrangling continues over extending a moratorium on customs duties…
India sends 38,000 MT petroleum to Sri Lanka amid global energy crisis
India shipped 38,000 MT of petroleum to Sri Lanka following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka….
Finance Ministry flags rising external risks as trade deficit and CAD expand
New Delhi: External sector pressures are building up for the Indian economy amid a volatile global backdrop, with recent data from the Finance Ministry‘s Monthly…
Israel-Iran war: Remittances, rupee at risk; fiscal strain may rise, warns SBI Funds Management report
New Delhi: India could face pressure on remittances, the rupee and fiscal finances as the ongoing conflict in West Asia disrupts economic flows with the…
Reliance SEZ export duty clarity key under India’s fuel tax rejig: Analysts
New Delhi: The applicability of newly reimposed export windfall taxes on shipments of diesel and ATF from Reliance Industries’ SEZ refinery remains the key uncertainty,…
Israel-Iran war: India’s economy shows early strain; CEA warns of ‘significant’ hit to growth, inflation, balances in March review
New Delhi: India’s economic momentum remained firm through early 2026, but signs of moderation are beginning to emerge as shocks from the Israel-Iran conflict ripple…
WTO members try to close gap between US, India on e-commerce tariff moratorium
Countries are working to close the gap between the U.S. and India to extend a global agreement not to impose tariffs on electronic transmissions such…
West Asia conflict may take pace off India’s growth; CEA Nageswaran flags impact on inflation, fiscal deficit
New Delhi: India faces “considerable downside” risk to its projected growth of 7-7.4% for 2026-27 due to the West Asia conflict, chief economic advisor V…
India’s economic ties with Azerbaijan improve despite political drift
New Delhi: India’s investments into Azerbaijan saw robust growth in 2025 despite their political ties remaining flat. According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, Investments…
India opposes China-led investment pact in WTO
New Delhi: India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the contentious China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement for its incorporation into the WTO…