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Laptop import cut of 5% in works; govt wants no supply disruption

The caveat assumes significance in context of the govt's announcement of its plan in Aug 2023 to issue licences for import of select IT hardware products to reduce the country's dependence on China

India's FTA with Oman hits deadlock over revision in market access offer

Government officials said that the negotiations were completed earlier in March and revising India's offer would mean restarting inter-ministerial consultations to firm up India's revised stance

India-China bilateral trade hits $10.7 billion in October, contracts 0.46%

Out of India's top 10 import partners, inbound shipments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew at the fastest pace in October

India-US trade not hit by regime changes: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

Since 2001, the US has shown a steady and growing demand for goods from India, with imports rising significantly

India's merchandise exports surge 17% in Oct, fastest pace in 28 months

Trade deficit widens to $27 bn as imports hit a high

India looks to establish standardised negotiation process for trade deals

The government is seeking to revive a decade-old proposal to streamline FTA negotiations, especially in the backdrop of imbalanced deals with a couple of trade partners

May ease tariffs if no harm to economy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

According to Sitharaman, she has the responsibility to protect existing domestic companies producing goods locally, while balancing the needs of those dependent on imports

SPIEF plays key role in increased Russia-India trade: Director Valkov

Forum director emphasises 'big potential' of rupee-rouble trade between both nations

Retaliatory tariff on European Union: India to firewall local biz

The government's policy decision aims to avoid hurting the local industry by imposing higher import duty on key raw materials or intermediate goods from the trade bloc

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.

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

Decision on limited Gati Shakti data access for private sector soon

Most depts, ministries likely to have agreed to proposal

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

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

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

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

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 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'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