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Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027

Deal likely to be announced on Tuesday; legal scrubbing, pact signing may take 5-6 months

Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Behind the barrels: Private refiners trim Russian crude oil imports

Those exceeded non-sanctioned volumes on offer, according to an analysis of the data available from international forecasters and ship-tracking agencies, and interviews with industry officials

Behind the barrels: Private refiners trim Russian crude oil imports
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price

Demographics now drive state revenue, spending, debt: RBI report

Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

India-EU summit begins on Tuesday, to focus on security and defence ties

India and the European Union will unveil a Security and Defence Partnership at the 16th India-EU Summit, alongside progress on a free trade agreement, mobility framework & wider strategic cooperatio

India-EU summit begins on Tuesday, to focus on security and defence ties
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

GIFT City and the path to global financial leadership in a changing world

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, GIFT City reflects a long-term effort to align democratic governance with global economic ambition

GIFT City and the path to global financial leadership in a changing world
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday

The EU and India had first launched negotiations for the free trade agreement in 2007, before the talks were suspended in 2013 due to a gap in ambition

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 6:13 PM IST

India, Russia likely to achieve $100 billion trade target by 2030: Envoy

According to reports, in FY 202425, India-Russia bilateral trade reached a record high of approximately $68.7 billion due to massive import of Russian crude

India, Russia likely to achieve $100 billion trade target by 2030: Envoy
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator

In a leaked recording, Cruz warned donors that Trump's tariff policy could seriously harm the US economy and even put the president at political risk

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Why an India-EU mega trade pact is Modi's best reply to Donald Trump

Von der Leyen wants what she called "the mother of all deals." Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give it to her when she arrives as chief guest at India's Republic Day

Why an India-EU mega trade pact is Modi's best reply to Donald Trump
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

LNG importers hold back on long-term deals, awaiting record supply surge

Major buyers including Gail India Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have been pushing for lower prices and more flexible long-term contracts, leaving discussions with LNG producers stalled

LNG importers hold back on long-term deals, awaiting record supply surge
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Beyond FTA: India, EU near deals on security and defence, mobility

Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, the Union Cabinet has approved some proposed agreements, including on security, defence and mobility

Beyond FTA: India, EU near deals on security and defence, mobility
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Closer to 'fruitful outcome' on EU trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are close to a fruitful conclusion of free trade agreement talks, with the outcome expected to be announced

Closer to 'fruitful outcome' on EU trade deal, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

India, EU move to seal trade pact, deepen security and defence ties

India and the EU move to conclude a much-awaited trade pact while elevating security, defence and mobility ties, signalling a broader strategic alignment amid global uncertainty

India, EU move to seal trade pact, deepen security and defence ties
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Gold, coconut oil and consumption: Inside Kerala's inflation streak

Kerala's retail inflation hit 9.49% in December, topping all states for the seventh straight month, driven by soaring coconut oil, gold prices and rural cost pressures

Gold, coconut oil and consumption: Inside Kerala's inflation streak
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share

Republican senators from two key US farm states push for tariff relief from New Delhi as American pulses growers struggle to regain India market share lost to Canada and others

US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Govt to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: Report

India plans a sharp cut in car import tariffs for EU automakers, signalling its biggest market opening yet as New Delhi and Brussels near a landmark free trade pact

Govt to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: Report
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

India-EU pact likely to expand trade, not threaten domestic industry: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that as global trade is increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, the India-EU economic relationship stands out for its

India-EU pact likely to expand trade, not threaten domestic industry: GTRI
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

India, EU to announce conclusion of landmark free trade pact on Jan 27

The pact is nearing the finishing line after 18 years. The talks started in 2007.

India, EU to announce conclusion of landmark free trade pact on Jan 27
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement

The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The NSE and BSE will conduct live trading on Sunday, February 1, when the Budget is presented

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Rupee at 92/USD: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain

The rupee's slide to a record low against dollar is set to raise the cost of imports, overseas education and foreign travel, fuel inflation concerns, while offering limited relief to Indian exporter

Rupee at 92/USD: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 12:21 PM IST