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Rajesh Agrawal takes charge as commerce secretary from October 1

Rajesh Agrawal, a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Manipur cadre, takes over as commerce secretary from October 1, succeeding Sunil Barthwal as India advances major trade negotiations

India set to gain from US tariffs on timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets

Once implemented, the new tariffs, ranging from 10 per cent to 25 per cent, will replace the current 50 per cent duties that India is facing

DGFT extends RoDTEP scheme till March 2026 amid steep US tariffs

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has extended the RoDTEP scheme till March 2026, ensuring policy continuity for exporters navigating US tariff hikes and global headwinds

EFTA to come into effect from Oct 1, negotiating FTAs with others: Goyal

The EFTA bloc comprises four nations - Iceland, Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The deal was signed in March last year but will kick in from Thursday

India-EFTA agreement set to be launched on October 1 after long wait

India's first European trade deal ensures $100 bn investment, tariff cuts, and potential for 1 million jobs over 15 years

Strong global interest in industrial cities: NICDC chief Rajat Kumar Saini

East Asian and European investors keen to engage with infrastructure programme, says Rajat Kumar Saini

India and US discuss contours of trade deal; seek early conclusion

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led a delegation to New York, where India and the US discussed contours of a trade deal and agreed to work towards an early conclusion despite oil-related hurdles

India, US make 'progress' for joint trade-oil deal as talks move forward

Chief negotiator returns from New York after fresh parleys

Govt aims to expand trade in energy products with US: Piyush Goyal

India assures US of a bigger role in its energy security, with plans to boost trade in energy and nuclear cooperation, while avoiding mention of Russian oil imports amid tariff tensions

Rupee hits new low on US visa shock; exporters don't expect much relief

Exporters don't expect much relief; currency may slip to 89.5 vs $ by year-end

US calls Piyush Goyal's visit for trade talks an important step forward

According to people aware of the matter, Goyal will meet United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly

Piyush Goyal to visit US on Monday to push for early trade deal talks

Goyal's visit follows a positive meeting between trade negotiators in New Delhi last week as India and the US step up efforts to resolve tensions and conclude a trade agreement

'Hoped for more progress' in talks with India, says EU trade chief

The EU's key interests include cars, wines and spirits, and agriculture -- areas considered sensitive by India, and are still under negotiation

India, US step on the gas to seal trade deal after 7-hour 'positive' meet

India and the US held marathon talks in New Delhi to push forward a trade agreement, signalling easing tensions despite tariff disputes and setting the stage for further negotiations

India's exports grew 6.7% in August despite Donald Trump tariffs

India's exports rose 6.7% in August to $35.1 billion despite higher US tariffs, while imports contracted 10.1% to $61.6 billion, narrowing the trade deficit to $26.3 billion

India, US back on deal table: Chief negotiator-level meeting on Tuesday

The development comes even as White House senior trade advisor Peter Navarro reiterates his criticism of India's purchase of Russian oil

Govt to identify 100 products to cut imports, boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The commerce department is identifying 100 products with high import dependence but domestic capacity to promote Make in India, as India-EU FTA talks progress

Exporters, industry bodies knock on RBI's door for US tariff buffer

Exporters and industry bodies sought RBI relief including moratoriums, relaxed NPA norms, and REER settlements to counter the impact of 50 per cent tariffs by the US

Despite China's assurance, rare-earth magnet supply eludes automakers

Despite China's assurance, Indian automakers are yet to get rare earth supplies, deepening EV and auto component uncertainty

Donald Trump, PM Modi reignite hopes of trade deal at 'the earliest'

India and the US are stepping up trade negotiations as both leaders express confidence in resolving barriers after earlier setbacks over tariffs and Russian oil imports