Shreya Nandi

US Senator Steve Daines urged faster India-US trade talks, pressing for greater market access for American pulses, a long-standing and sensitive issue for New Delhi

An overhaul of the existing two-decade-old law governing SEZs has been under discussion for almost four years

Piyush Goyal meets new US Ambassador Sergio Gor as India and the US resume talks and move closer to finalising a long-pending bilateral trade agreement

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

'Sensitive' agri issues may be off the table

Total exports for the month hit $38.51 billion despite geopolitical challenges, says government

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

Though largely routed via UAE, India's basmati rice and tea exports may come under pressure

Says both nations remain 'actively' engaged, next call scheduled on Jan 13

Modi, Trump spoke over phone on eight occasions, says MEA

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

Trump backs Bill aimed at punishing countries buying Russian crude

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

54 centrally sponsored and 260 central-sector schemes may be reappraised for next financial year

Trump warns of higher tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi continues buying Russian oil, sharpening trade tensions amid stalled India-US deal talks

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

Government launches ₹7,295-crore interest subvention and collateral support schemes to ease trade finance access for MSME exporters over FY26-31

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