Tag: GTRI
Gold, silver import surge pushes India’s January trade deficit to 3-month high of $34.68 billion
NEW DELHI: India’s goods trade deficit in January widened to a three-month high of $34.68 billion from $23.43 billion a year ago. Imports, driven by…
India-EU FTA likely to expand trade rather than threaten domestic industry: GTRI
The India-EU free trade agreement, to be announced on January 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than threaten the domestic industry,…
EU GSP suspension likely to hit India exports: GTRI
The European Union (EU) has suspended export benefits under its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for several sectors, including textiles, effective January 1, 2026, a…
GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India’s trade
New Delhi: India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export…
Trade deals driven by policy, not phone calls: GTRI after Lutnick remarks
New Delhi: Major trade agreements depend far more on policy convergence among negotiating teams and stakeholders than on leader-level symbolism, India-based think tank Global Trade…
India, Oman trade pact to boost exports of petroleum, machinery & other products: GTRI
The free trade pact between India and Oman, slated to be signed on Thursday, will provide greater market access to domestic products such as petroleum,…
Higher tariff on Indian rice will burden US consumers, India looking for new markets: Experts
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has said that the impact of US tariffs on rice imports from India is likely to be passed on…
After India’s Russian oil rollback, GTRI says it’s Washington’s turn to cut the tariff
Indian trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged Washington to swiftly roll back the additional 25 percent additional tariff imposed on Indian…
India to gain from US reciprocal tariff cuts on some agri items: Commerce ministry
India is expected to gain from the US decision to roll back reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products such as tea, coffee and spices, the…
Export Promotion Mission welcomed but faces major operational hurdles: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said that while the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Rs25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a step forward,…