Trade

With WTO reform on the MC-14 agenda in Yaounde, India faces a key choice on plurilateral deals like the IFDA and the future of global trade rules

China on Tuesday put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader's previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. Chinese exporters will be banned from selling dual-use goods, which can be used both for civilian and military purposes, to 20 Japanese companies, according to a statement by China's Commerce Ministry. Companies targeted include multiple subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries involved in shipbuilding and the production of aircraft engines and maritime machinery, as well as divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fujitsu, among others. Foreign organizations or individuals are also banned from providing dual-use items originating in China to the 20 entities, the ministry said. "All ongoing related activities must cease immediately," its statement read. A separate list includes 20 Japanese companies for which Chinese exporters are required to submit ..

A major US Supreme Court ruling has struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, but a new 15% global tariff has already replaced them.

The past months have witnessed trade deals with economic giants augmenting investor-friendly confidence in India's global trade agenda

The United States has quietly updated its fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework, removing references to pulses and digital services taxes

The India–US trade deal has triggered a sharp market rally and renewed optimism among global investors. Brokerages say foreign money could return after months of heavy selling.

After months of uncertainty, the India–US trade deal is finally in place. Tariffs on Indian goods entering the US have been sharply reduced, markets have surged

India and the United States have announced a long-awaited trade deal that lowers US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The announcement has eased trade tensions, lifted market sentiment,

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement.

Spain has supported the early conclusion of India-EU trade negotiations, as New Delhi and Madrid discussed defence manufacturing, trade expansion, mobility and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

The reports said that in India, out of a total 6.74 million hectares of salinity-affected subsoils (SAS), 1.2 million hectares (around 18%) are in north-western India alone

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier

The US military action in Venezuela has rattled global oil markets and revived fears of supply disruptions. But how exposed is India really?

Exporters can reimport goods after one year under notification 45/2017-cus by surrendering duty drawback and rodtep benefits, subject to customs approval

US President Donald Trump has again warned of higher tariffs on Indian goods, linking trade pressure to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Here’s what was said, India’s response, and where

India’s biggest business houses saw uneven gains in 2025. The Bharti Group emerged as the top gainer by growth, while the Tata group remained the most valuable overall despite a decline.

From the finance ministry came a mix of revenue-raising and trade-defence actions. Taxes on tobacco products will increase from the beginning of next month

Iconic sweetmeat chain KC Das is eyeing a return to the United Kingdom after more than five decades, encouraged by the proposed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and rising demand for authentic Indian food brands overseas. Dhiman Das, executive director of the legendary confectionery brand and a fifth-generation descendant of Nobin Chandra Das, the inventor of the rosogolla, said there is "huge scope" for Indian food businesses and restaurants in the UK market, particularly as the pact is expected to ease regulatory and tariff barriers for food exports. "We are actively looking for a suitable partner for the UK venture. The important thing is that the partner should be technically sound in dairy, as finance is not a critical issue," Das told PTI. "We are planning to set up a manufacturing base in Birmingham, which is relatively close to London, to cater to the metropolis market and adjoining regions. We have requested the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata to

The US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on India's trade with the South American country, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. On January 4, American forces carried out a large military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them to the US to face various charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. "India faces negligible impact, as trade with Venezuela has collapsed under sanctions, with crude imports down 81.3 per cent in FY2025 and overall bilateral trade remaining marginal," the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Srivastava said. For India, he said, the Venezuelan disturbance is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact. Although India was a major buyer of Venezuelan crude in the 2000s and 2010s, bilateral engagement has weakened sharply since 2019 due to US sanctions, which forced India to cut oil imports and scale back commercial activity to avoid secondary sanctions, he added.