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₹25K crore export push clears Cabinet hurdle, implementation next

EPM to aid MSMEs with trade finance, market access; IES to be revamped

No BIS certification required: QCOs for plastics, synthetic fibres scrapped

The directive, which came into effect on November 12, aims to improve raw material availability for downstream industries

Cabinet clears ₹45,060 cr schemes to boost exporters amid US tariff blow

Cabinet approves export promotion mission, credit guarantee schemes

Preparing the FTA pitch: India, Australia eye full deal amid US tariffs

Three years after India and Australia signed an interim trade deal, the two sides are moving decidedly towards a full-fledged free trade agreement. They have rising US tariffs to contend with

US President Donald Trump says deal near; no need for more talks: India

As the US President says both sides are "pretty close" to a fair deal, Indian officials indicate no new round of negotiations is needed, with most issues already resolved

Piyush Goyal defends QCOs amid calls to suspend 200 product orders

The commerce minister said QCOs are aimed at improving product quality and boosting domestic manufacturing, even as a NITI Aayog panel seeks their suspension

Three years on, India-Australia trade deal sees high use, but modest gains

With high levels of saturation, India is now looking to convert the interim deal into a comprehensive trade agreement that will include new-age trade issues left out in the first round

Centre monitoring US Supreme Court case against Donald Trump tariffs

Indian officials and experts are monitoring the US Supreme Court case challenging Donald Trump's tariff powers, assessing how the verdict may affect the proposed India-US trade agreement

India seeks clarity from EU on carbon tax, steel rules during FTA talks

During week-long India-EU FTA negotiations, New Delhi pressed for predictable implementation of the EU's carbon tax and proposed steel regulation to ensure balanced trade terms

NITI panel calls for reset of 200+ quality orders stifling factory output

High-level panel led by NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba proposes scrapping or easing QCOs on over 200 products to cut compliance burden and boost manufacturing competitiveness

India to protect dairy, MSMEs in FTA with New Zealand: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will not compromise on sensitive sectors like dairy and MSMEs in its proposed trade pact with New Zealand, where talks have seen major progress

Make the most of free-trade agreements, PM Narendra Modi tells exporters

At a high-level meeting with export councils, PM Modi called on exporters to fully leverage India's FTAs amid US tariff hikes, while industry sought policy and financial relief

Piyush Goyal stresses need for export diversification amid tariff heat

At a meeting with exporters, Goyal reviewed FTA talks with EU, Chile and New Zealand, and discussed challenges from US tariffs and quality control orders

Talks to begin on continuance of IT hardware import-management system

With the IMS for laptops and IT hardware set to expire on December 31, ministries will review its future amid rising imports from China and US concerns over India's monitoring framework

₹13,000 crore mega plan taking shape to make India a global toy hub

Under the proposed scheme, the types of incentives are being planned - Turnover Linked Incentive (TLI), Localisation Linked Incentive (LLI) and Employment Linked Incentives (ELI) are being planned

India and US 'very close' to trade deal; work on legal text begins

Official says talks progressing well, both nations converging on most issues

India targets 26 new markets to expand rice exports worth ₹1.8 trn

India to pitch its rice varieties in 26 countries, including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, at the Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in Delhi

India-US trade deal: Talks are 'progressing' well, says Piyush Goyal

Last week, a team of officials from the Department of Commerce, including Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, was in Washington, to reach an early conclusion of the proposed trade agreement

Trade differences remain between India and EU after 14th round of talks

Disagreements relate to market access for goods and also investment, trade, and sustainable development

50% Trump tariffs: Call on support measures hinges on trade deal

Both countries are negotiating a comprehensive resolution that addresses both the pending issues in their trade deal and Washington's concerns over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil