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India’s trade gap shrinks in March, swells in FY26

New Delhi: India‘s trade deficit narrowed in March as both merchandise exports and imports faced disruption due to the West Asia conflict. While exports dropped…

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Govt’s wheat procurement to drop 69% due to delayed arrivals

New Delhi: The government’s wheat procurement will decline 69% in the 2026-27 marketing year due to late arrival of grains in mandis or wholesale markets….

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WPI inflation hits 38-month high of 3.9% in March as soaring energy, crude prices amid West Asia war drive up costs

New Delhi: India’s wholesale inflation hit a 38-month high of 3.9% year-on-year in March, up from 2.1% in February, driven by higher prices of crude…

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India trade delegation to visit US for BTA talks, first in-person meeting since October

New Delhi: An Indian trade team led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will visit the US from April 20-22 to advance negotiations on the proposed…

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US’ 301 probes: India denies allegations, seeks termination of both investigations

New Delhi: India on Wednesday rejected allegations by the US Trade Representative in its Section 301 probe on excess structural capacity and production involving several…

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India stands by trade pact with US, trade negotiators to visit Washington next week

New Delhi: An Indian trade team led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will visit the US from April 20 to 22 to advance negotiations on…

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Electronics imports cross USD 100 billion in 2025-26: Commerce Ministry
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Electronics imports cross USD 100 billion in 2025-26: Commerce Ministry

New Delhi: The country’s electronics imports have crossed the USD 100 billion mark in 2025-26, according to the Commerce Ministry data. It grew by 17.76…

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US Sec 301 probe: India rejects allegations, requests for terminations of both investigations

New Delhi: India has strongly rejected allegations by the US Trade Representative in its investigations on excess structural capacity and production involving several countries, including…

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India achieves record exports of USD 860 billion in 2025-26: Piyush Goyal
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India achieves record exports of USD 860 billion in 2025-26: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India has achieved a record in exports of goods and services, with total shipments…

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NBCFDC logs highest ever disbursement of Rs 613.75 crore in FY26: Govt

New Delhi: The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation achieved its highest-ever disbursement of Rs 613.75 crore during FY 2025-26, benefiting 61,621 beneficiaries, the…

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