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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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Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII President

New Delhi: Chinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but the country should adopt a careful and measured approach towards opening trade with Beijing,…

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Exports rise 15 per cent in Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties, says Piyush Goyal

India’s merchandise exports rose by about 15 per cent during April-June 14 this year despite global economic uncertainties, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said…

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Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official says
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Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official says

New Delhi, The country’s merchandise exports have recorded about 15 per cent growth during April-May 2026-27 despite global economic uncertainties, a senior government official said…

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Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India’s trade outlook: Crisil

New Delhi: The ongoing West Asia conflict has begun materializing as a major downside risk for the Indian economy, severely impacting international trade and inflating…

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India’s rising oil imports push trade deficit into risky territory: Crisil

New Delhi: India’s oil trade deficit is set to widen sharply in FY27 as rising crude prices, weakening petroleum exports and the country’s heavy dependence…

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India’s BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit

New Delhi: India’s trade engagement with BRICS nations has grown strongly over the past five years, but the widening trade deficit poses a key policy…

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