Chana prices climb over 9% in a month
Pune: Despite a record-high domestic harvest, the largest buffer stock of pulses in three years, and low overall food security concerns, chana prices have surged…
India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back to rebalance pact
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said he had “great conversations” with visiting UK secretary of state for business and trade Peter…
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseeds
New Delhi: The government has asked states to prioritise pulses and oilseeds during the kharif sowing season as India prepares for below-normal rainfall and possible…
New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five years
New Delhi: India will introduce a Producer Price Index (PPI) covering output, input and services prices, to offer a more realistic assessment of inflationary trends…
US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, 50% metal levies stay
New Delhi: The US will cut tariffs on farm equipment such as combines and harvesters to 15% from 25%. In addition, a new 10% tariff…
India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rollout
New Delhi, India and the UK on Tuesday discussed the “sticking points” that are delaying the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)…
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to visit India soon; FTA among key agenda items: MEA
New Delhi [India]: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to visit India soon, with discussions expected to focus on the proposed Free Trade Agreement…
SBI Chairman, Apple India MD among 29 members appointed to Board of Trade
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said it has nominated 29 non-official members, including SBI Chairman CS Setty, Apple India MD Virat Bhatia, and Mahindra…
Silver imports now require prior authorisation as India tightens import rules
MUMBAI, – India has tightened restrictions on silver imports by adding grain and powder forms to the list of restricted categories and mandating prior valid…
India’s Startup Safari in UK to tap into innovation tie-ups
A group of founders and leaders representing India’s startup ecosystem are in the UK this week to explore two-way collaborations across artificial intelligence (AI) and…