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More talks likely between India, China to address trade concerns, imbalance, supply chain: Trade Secy

New Delhi: India and China are exploring measures to narrow the trade gap and make cross-border commerce more balanced, and further talks are likely as…

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Piyush Goyal meets Chinese commerce minister; discusses trade ties

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao and discussed ways to boost trade and economic ties between…

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India’s exports under free trade pacts grew faster than imports in April-July: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India]: Exports under free trade agreements (FTAs) are now growing faster than imports, signaling an improvement in the utilisation of trade pacts, according…

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India’s merchandise exports rise 15% to over $25 billion in Aug 1-21
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India’s merchandise exports rise 15% to over $25 billion in Aug 1-21

New Delhi: The country’s merchandise export during August 1-21 is estimated to rise by 15 per cent to more than USD 25 billion, an official…

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Hoping to work towards further expanding scope of India-Japan trade pact: Piyush Goyal

Ngoya: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he discussed reviewing the current trade pact with his Japanese counterpart, and both hope to…

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Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI’s state of economy report shows

Kolkata: India has witnessed a broad-based sequential increase in food prices, according to the high-frequency data till August 21, 2026, even as the recovery of…

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External sectors steady despite geopolitical uncertainties: RBI

Mumbai: India’s external sector remains steady, with an improving outlook aided by foreign investment inflows despite global uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said…

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India’s current account slips into $2 billion deficit in May as trade gap widens

Kolkata: India’s current account slipped into deficit in May from a surplus in April while the capital account deficit narrowed, monthly balance of payments data…

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Shipping containers sit stacked at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia, June 29, 2026. (REUTERS)
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India reviews ASEAN FTA amid widening trade gap

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started discussions in New Delhi on Monday for the 13th round to review and upgrade their…

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Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade ties

Beijing: Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami on Monday met a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official and discussed issues related to trade and commercial cooperation…

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