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Partnered prosperity in a Globalist Gambit: Mapping India's trade ascent

The past months have witnessed trade deals with economic giants augmenting investor-friendly confidence in India's global trade agenda

Partnered prosperity in a Globalist Gambit: Mapping India's trade ascent
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

White House revises India–US trade factsheet: Pulses dropped, purchase language softened

The United States has quietly updated its fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework, removing references to pulses and digital services taxes

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

India–US trade deal: Brokerages on which stocks may gain the most | Investment tips | Market news

The India–US trade deal has triggered a sharp market rally and renewed optimism among global investors. Brokerages say foreign money could return after months of heavy selling.

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

From autos to chemicals: Which sectors are set to gain from India–US trade deal?

After months of uncertainty, the India–US trade deal is finally in place. Tariffs on Indian goods entering the US have been sharply reduced, markets have surged

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

India–US Trade deal explained: Big tariff changes & How India’s tariffs compare with others

India and the United States have announced a long-awaited trade deal that lowers US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The announcement has eased trade tensions, lifted market sentiment,

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

India-EU FTA announced: Watch joint press meet of PM Modi & European Council

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement.

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

India, Spain push for early India-EU trade deal, eye strategic association

Spain has supported the early conclusion of India-EU trade negotiations, as New Delhi and Madrid discussed defence manufacturing, trade expansion, mobility and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

India, Spain push for early India-EU trade deal, eye strategic association
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Shrimp farming can be an answer to growing soil salinity in North India

The reports said that in India, out of a total 6.74 million hectares of salinity-affected subsoils (SAS), 1.2 million hectares (around 18%) are in north-western India alone

Shrimp farming can be an answer to growing soil salinity in North India
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

Will Budget 2026 synchronise Customs law with India's FTA ambitions?

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier

Will Budget 2026 synchronise Customs law with India's FTA ambitions?
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

US invasion of Venezuela: Why India’s trade and energy security are largely safe | US-Venezuela

The US military action in Venezuela has rattled global oil markets and revived fears of supply disruptions. But how exposed is India really?

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Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Reimport after 1 year: Need permission under notification 45/2017-Cus

Exporters can reimport goods after one year under notification 45/2017-cus by surrendering duty drawback and rodtep benefits, subject to customs approval

Reimport after 1 year: Need permission under notification 45/2017-Cus
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Trump Tariff: Trump renews tariff threat against India: What he said | Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has again warned of higher tariffs on Indian goods, linking trade pressure to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Here’s what was said, India’s response, and where

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Bharti Airtel to Tata Group: Which business group gained the most market value in India in 2025?

India’s biggest business houses saw uneven gains in 2025. The Bharti Group emerged as the top gainer by growth, while the Tata group remained the most valuable overall despite a decline.

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Strong start to year but deregulation holds key to competitiveness

From the finance ministry came a mix of revenue-raising and trade-defence actions. Taxes on tobacco products will increase from the beginning of next month

Strong start to year but deregulation holds key to competitiveness
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

KC Das eyes UK comeback after 50 years, backs bilateral trade pact

Iconic sweetmeat chain KC Das is eyeing a return to the United Kingdom after more than five decades, encouraged by the proposed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and rising demand for authentic Indian food brands overseas. Dhiman Das, executive director of the legendary confectionery brand and a fifth-generation descendant of Nobin Chandra Das, the inventor of the rosogolla, said there is "huge scope" for Indian food businesses and restaurants in the UK market, particularly as the pact is expected to ease regulatory and tariff barriers for food exports. "We are actively looking for a suitable partner for the UK venture. The important thing is that the partner should be technically sound in dairy, as finance is not a critical issue," Das told PTI. "We are planning to set up a manufacturing base in Birmingham, which is relatively close to London, to cater to the metropolis market and adjoining regions. We have requested the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata to

KC Das eyes UK comeback after 50 years, backs bilateral trade pact
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

US-Venezuela conflict unlikely to affect India trade: GTRI report

The US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on India's trade with the South American country, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. On January 4, American forces carried out a large military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and taking them to the US to face various charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. "India faces negligible impact, as trade with Venezuela has collapsed under sanctions, with crude imports down 81.3 per cent in FY2025 and overall bilateral trade remaining marginal," the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Srivastava said. For India, he said, the Venezuelan disturbance is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact. Although India was a major buyer of Venezuelan crude in the 2000s and 2010s, bilateral engagement has weakened sharply since 2019 due to US sanctions, which forced India to cut oil imports and scale back commercial activity to avoid secondary sanctions, he added.

US-Venezuela conflict unlikely to affect India trade: GTRI report
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

2025: When multilateralism weakened, but global trade remained resilient

In 2025, multilateral trade rules weakened as the US raised tariffs, yet global trade stayed resilient, led by strong supply chains, China's leverage and India's adaptive policy response

2025: When multilateralism weakened, but global trade remained resilient
Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

India to set up committee to oversee New Zealand FDI commitment under FTA

India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations on 22 December, under which Wellington has committed $20 billion in FDI over the next 15 years

India to set up committee to oversee New Zealand FDI commitment under FTA
Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 5:34 PM IST

Bullish on India, eyeing deeper integration of its business: DP World

DP World plans deeper integration of its India business through multimodal logistics and higher-value supply chain solutions, betting on India's rising role in global trade

Bullish on India, eyeing deeper integration of its business: DP World
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 12:14 AM IST