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Eco Survey: Amid rising 'protectionism', India needs new strategic roadmap

The Survey also suggested that India should shift focus from merely wooing FDI to making itself more attractive for foreign investors through structural improvements.

Industry seeks amendment in SEZ Act; RoDTEP extension till September

Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES) also sought long-pending demand for some changes in the special economic zone (SEZ) law through the finance bill

What does Union Budget 2025 have in store for India's trade policy?

Since the IES expired on December 31, the commerce department is seeking approval for a slightly modified version of the scheme to cover at least MSMEs

US President Trump calls for 'fair' trade ties with 'tariff maker' India

Says Modi likely to travel to US in February

India, Oman agree to amend tax treaty to promote greater cooperation

DTAA is signed between nations to avoid double taxation and prevent fiscal evasion as far as taxes on income is concerned

Trump calls India, China high tariff nations, vows to establish fair system

While the memorandum did not specify the countries on which the US would impose higher tariffs, Trump has separately mentioned that high tariffs would be slapped

Piyush Goyal to visit Oman to push forward India-Oman FTA discussions

The formal commencement of the India-Oman FTA negotiations began in November 2023. The negotiations on the text of most chapters were concluded by India and Oman by January 2024

How India-US trade policy forum fared under Joe Biden administration

The TPF is a premier bilateral forum for discussion and resolution of trade and investment issues, and bolster trade relations between the US and India

Trump administration's stance may open doors for bilateral FTA with India

Govt holding inter-ministerial consultations following new US policies

US global 'supplemental tariffs' to target trade-surplus countries

Trump has not yet announced higher tariffs on China, although he mentioned a 10 per cent tariff hike over a month ago

Govt clears Rs 3,516 cr investment proposals under PLI scheme for ACs, LEDs

Out of these, the government selected 18 companies-10 manufacturers of components of ACs and eight LED light manufacturers-with committed investment of Rs 2,299 crore

How India's trade ties with US panned during past two administrations

Here's looking at how the last two terms panned out

Trade game: Exports to China saw sharpest fall in December, shows data

India's shipments to 4 of top 10 destinations declined

Piyush Goyal to travel to Brussels on Saturday for FTA talks with EU

Meeting to give 'political direction' to expedite India-EU FTA negotiations

India-EU FTA negotiations a tough nut to crack as key issues unresolved

A major hurdles in the way of talks has been EU's stance on sustainable development, since trade bloc is set to implement regulations such as CBAM, deforestation regulation law, and supply chain law

Piyush Goyal asks auto component industry to reduce import dependency

The minister said that certain companies in India that are still importing automobile components will be out of competition as domestic products are more competitive than foreign ones

Commerce dept seeks to extend 2 export schemes ahead of Union Budget

The commerce department is now seeking an additional allocation of Rs 1,600-1,700 crore, which will allow the government to drag the scheme till March 31

Trade deficit eases to $21.94 billion in December as gold imports fall

Data showed merchandise exports contracted by 1 per cent year-on-year to $38.01 billion in December

Govt to launch AI-backed data analytics platform for better trade insights

A committee, comprising officials from commerce and finance ministries, has been formed to create a mechanism for publishing consistent and accurate data

High demand for US visa an opportunity for closer ties: Eric Garcetti

In 2024, one million non-immigrant visas, including a record number of visitor visas, were issued to Indians