The government is urging corporates to work more closely with startups to support entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, DPIIT secretary said
India and the US have resumed virtual talks on a bilateral trade deal after the holiday break, with both sides signalling commitment but no timeline yet for in-person negotiations
India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration
India missed a crucial trade deal window with the US after PM Modi did not call President Trump, pushing New Delhi further back as Washington signed pacts with other countries
Goyal will visit Brussels on Jan 8-9 to hold high-level talks with EU officials, as India and the European Union seek to resolve key differences and fast-track their long-pending free trade agreement
US action in Venezuela may lift oil prices briefly, but officials say India's energy supplies and trade face minimal risk given limited exposure and reduced crude imports
With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU's carbon tax, 2026 is set to reshape India's economic, regulatory and labour landscape
The Centre has launched a ₹4,531 crore market access support scheme for FY26-31 to boost exporters' global reach, with an MSME bias and support for trade events and new markets
India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations on 22 December, under which Wellington has committed $20 billion in FDI over the next 15 years
Piyush Goyal may visit Canada in February, paving the way for restarting stalled India-Canada trade talks after a two-year diplomatic freeze over the Nijjar controversy
China has begun clearing export licences for rare earth magnets to India, easing supply disruptions for automakers and EV makers after months of delays caused by trade curbs
