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Trump's comeback: Govt in wait-and-watch to study regime change in US
The Trump-led regime's stance on India's laptop and IT hardware import policy is expected to remain the same, he said, adding that India should take action if it deems fit.
 "Trump's comeback: Govt in wait-and-watch to study regime change in US")
US plays Trump card: His return sparks fears of trade frictions with India
Trump's return to power could also bring a fresh wave of scrutiny toward India. In October, he had cited it as the "biggest tariff charger" and has threatened reciprocal tariffs
 "US plays Trump card: His return sparks fears of trade frictions with India")
Decision on limited Gati Shakti data access for private sector soon
Most depts, ministries likely to have agreed to proposal
 "Decision on limited Gati Shakti data access for private sector soon")
Framework on sustainability for textile industry on cards amid global focus
The ministry of textiles is preparing the framework and has been in consultations with the industry to take into consideration its views
 "Framework on sustainability for textile industry on cards amid global focus")
Govt working on revamped interest subvention scheme for exporters
IES is an interest subvention scheme, under which benefits in the interest rates charged by the banks are given to the exporters on their pre and post shipment rupee export credits
 "Govt working on revamped interest subvention scheme for exporters")
No trade pact if EU insists on opening up dairy biz, says Piyush Goyal
Issues like labour, climate change need to be discussed on int'l forums, he says
 "No trade pact if EU insists on opening up dairy biz, says Piyush Goyal")
Thaw in Indo-China ties: How bilateral trade fared in last decade
China has been among India's top two trade partners for close to over a decade, although New Delhi's import dependency on Beijing has been high as compared to exports
 "Thaw in Indo-China ties: How bilateral trade fared in last decade")
Trade game: India's exports to 8 of top 10 markets grow in H1 FY25
Netherlands, US, UK see positive growth despite muted global demand
India recalibrates FTA strategy amid past challenges and rising imports
Standard operating procedure will take into account strategy towards modern FTA issues such as environment, labour, and digital trade
 "India recalibrates FTA strategy amid past challenges and rising imports")
India seeks binding critical minerals pact with US to boost manufacturing
India pushes for a binding critical minerals pact amid discussions to restructure the India-US CEO Forum
 "India seeks binding critical minerals pact with US to boost manufacturing")
India's trade with Africa may take a hit if Iran-Israel conflict widens
The commerce department is closely tracking the conflict between Iran and Israel and any development related to the same is under its radar
 "India's trade with Africa may take a hit if Iran-Israel conflict widens")
Trade deficit eases to $20.8 bn in Sept amid geopolitical challenges
Exports stood at $34.58 billion in September, while imports were at $55.36 billion during the month
 "Trade deficit eases to $20.8 bn in Sept amid geopolitical challenges")
India-UK negotiations on free trade deal likely to restart in November
India expects the UK to come forward for the next round of negotiations, after the Budget presentation later this month
 "India-UK negotiations on free trade deal likely to restart in November")
UAE to address India's concerns over rise in silver, platinum alloy imports
In the case of silver, over the last few months, the commerce department tried to understand the reasons behind the surge in imports
 "UAE to address India's concerns over rise in silver, platinum alloy imports")
India-Canada faceoff intensifies: Impact on trade, investment not likely
Experts say that the possibility of a trade deal between India and Canada will remain on the back burner at least while the Justin Trudeau government is in power
 "India-Canada faceoff intensifies: Impact on trade, investment not likely")
Voltas, Daikin, and Orient among 38 white goods PLI scheme bidders
According to Sanjiv, joint secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) the latest round will attract investment worth Rs 4121 crore
 "Voltas, Daikin, and Orient among 38 white goods PLI scheme bidders")
India-EU leaders flag slow progress in free trade agreement talks
Delphin and Goyal also highlighted the need to resolve constraints and regulatory hurdles faced by companies while doing business in India and the EU, respectively
 "India-EU leaders flag slow progress in free trade agreement talks")
WTO cuts 2025 world merchandise trade growth forecast to 3% from 3.3%
The first half of 2024 saw 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase. The rebound came against the backdrop of a slump in 2023 - of 1.1 per cent - driven by high inflation and rising interest rates
 "WTO cuts 2025 world merchandise trade growth forecast to 3% from 3.3%")
India, US collaborate on 'safe, secure, trustworthy' AI, says Seth Center
Among other areas of cooperation, India and the US's focus has also been on critical and emerging technologies that include artificial intelligence and quantum technologies
 "India, US collaborate on 'safe, secure, trustworthy' AI, says Seth Center")
India reduces arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE agreement
Investment pact to increase investor confidence: Goyal
