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India rejects China-backed WTO investment facilitation proposal

New Delhi: India has opposed at the World Trade Organization (WTO) the China-led proposal for an ‘investment facilitation for development agreement’, which seeks to put…

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India, US move closer to trade deal reducing tariffs on imports to 15-16%: Report

India and the US are nearing a long-stalled trade deal that would reduce American tariffs on Indian imports to 15 per cent to 16 per…

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Held discussions with ‘great friend’ PM Modi on trade, says Trump as he extends Diwali wishes to India

United States President Donald Trump said he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade. “Let me…

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Coal import drops marginally in August to 20.58 MT

New Delhi: India‘s coal import dropped by marginal 0.6 per cent to 20.58 million tonne in the month of August, over the year-ago period. The…

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Russian oil a roadblock? India likely edges closer to trade deal with US amid tariff talks

India is closing gaps with the United States on long-pending trade issues, with negotiators from both sides reporting “positive” developments, according to a Bloomberg report…

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India’s exports to US decline, non-US markets show strength: Report

India‘s exports to the United States have contracted, while shipments to non-US destinations have remained robust, surpassing previous growth figures, rating agency Crisil said in…

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Retail inflation expected to decline on high base and GST reform impact in October: Report

India‘s retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full…

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India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges
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India and US trade talks: Progress in bilateral agreement amid tariff challenges

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a…

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BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank
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BRICS can become hub for creative sector: Sberbank

Creative industries such as design, art, media, content, and games, which currently contribute over 4% to the global GDP, are rapidly emerging as new growth…

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Current Account Deficit likely to stay in check at 1.2-1.5% of GDP, progress on India-US trade talks will be crucial: Report

The domestic current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain largely in check at around 1.2-1.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26, according to…

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