Trade

PM Modi, Liechtenstein's Prince Alois hold talks focusing on trade, tech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Liechtenstein's Prince Alois on Tuesday held wide-ranging talks focusing on boosting bilateral ties in areas of trade, technology and mobility of talents. Prince Alois, presently serving as the acting head of the tiny European nation, is on a four-day visit to India from Sunday. He is accompanied by his spouse Princess Sophie and a business delegation comprising several top industry leaders. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, said at a media briefing that Modi and Alois explored ways to enhance bilateral ties in areas of trade and investment, advanced manufacturing, technology, innovation, financial services, agriculture, space, education, and skills development. The two sides also discussed the possibility of having a double taxation avoidance agreement, he said. "There was a clear emphasis on advancing three Ts: trade, technology, and talent, for deepening bilateral cooperation and also cooperation with the EFTA ...

Navigating Europe's regulatory maze

Market access to the EU is shifting from tariff barriers to regulatory requirements

Sebi allows margin relief on subsequent trades against early pay-in

Sebi has allowed margin relief on subsequent cash-market trades against accepted early pay-in of securities, easing margin requirements for clients with net sell obligations.

Best of Opinion: Trade-offs should be made visible, not wished away

Today's editorials and columns examine the trade-offs shaping India's economic policies, from China trade and poverty reduction to rupee management and the hidden costs of clean energy

Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%

Move could cut MRPs by up to 70%, save patients ₹2,500 crore annually; comes amid SC scrutiny of high mark-ups

India, Canada to hold next round of trade pact talks from October 5: Goyal

The negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada are progressing and the next round of talks will be held from October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. "...the next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship," he told reporters here. The fourth round of negotiations concluded here on September 18. The talks are moving at a faster pace as both the countries are targeting to conclude the negotiations by end of this year. "Both sides have resolved to fast track negotiations, in view of which our team is now slated to go for the fifth round on October 5," Goyal said. Canada's International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu was in Mumbai last week to hold talks with Goyal. India's major exports to Canada include pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, seafood, cotton garments, electronic goods and chemicals. Key imports from Canada include pulses, pearls and semi-precious stones, coal,

Chindia: Are war and trade related?

Just let loose the instincts of natural traders. Trade may not guarantee border peace but it will increase the cost of war

India, NZ working together for early implementation of trade pact

India and New Zealand are working closely to complete their respective domestic processes to facilitate the early implementation of a trade agreement between the two countries, an official statement said on Thursday. The two countries signed a free trade agreement in April and it is expected to come into force in the third week of October. "India and New Zealand are working closely to complete their respective domestic processes and to facilitate the early entry into force of the Agreement," the commerce ministry said. It said that India has welcomed the passage of legislation by the Parliament of New Zealand on September 16 to give effect to the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The passage of the legislation marks an important step towards implementing the pact. The agreement provides duty-free access for 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand from the date of entry into force. It would open new opportunities for Indian exports including textiles and apparel,

BRICS Summit 2026: Six key takeaways on tariffs, terrorism and West Asia

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi ended with a 140-point declaration covering trade, terrorism, West Asia, local-currency payments, AI and global governance. Here are the key takeaways.

Govt eases norms for exporters to get 'One Star Export House' status

The government on Friday relaxed the 'One Star Export House' eligibility condition for exporters by revising the specific international trade and financial performance norms in three consecutive fiscal years. Earlier, exporters were required to achieve specific export performance in all three preceding financial years to receive the 'Star Export House' status. Under the revised norms, export firms reporting the same in any two of the three preceding fiscals will be eligible to get this recognition. This change, however, does not apply to the gems and jewellery sector as that sector already has a separate two-year requirement under foreign trade policy (FTP) 2023. The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has amended a provision of the FTP "to allow granting of One Star Export House status to applicants (other than for the Gems and Jewellery sector) who possess export performance in any two out of the three preceding financial years subject to other provisions...". Upon achiev

Stock market timings to change soon: Here’s what traders need to know | Trading | F&O

From August 3, India's stock market will see one of its biggest operational changes in years. A new Closing Auction Session will change how the closing price is discovered for F&O stocks,

India's digital trade dilemma deepens after WTO duty moratorium lapses

With the WTO moratorium on electronic transmissions having lapsed, India must weigh tariff flexibility against its growing stake in open, predictable digital trade

Why the US has imposed a new 10% tariff on Indian goods

The United States has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over concerns about goods made using forced labour.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold countrywide protests against trade pacts

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced nationwide protests on Wednesday against the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and other trade pacts, and written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to intervene to stop the Centre from signing the agreements. In an open letter to the president, the farmers' body has urged her to "instruct Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to sign the India-US Free Trade Agreement, repeal all signed FTAs and ensure discussion in Parliament" on their impact on the country's economy, self-reliance and sovereignty. "The FTAs, negotiated in secrecy and under corporate pressure, are a profound betrayal of India's national interest.... A blueprint for economic colonisation," the SKM has said in the letter, claiming that the agreements would devastate crores of small and marginal farmers and adversely affect the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. The organisation has claimed that the proposed trade deals would allow subsidised ...

India, Moldova agree to promote trade, strengthen supply chains: Prez Murmu

India and Moldova on Monday agreed to promote greater trade and investment, strengthen resilient supply chains and improve connectivity, with President Droupadi Murmu saying economic cooperation remains a key pillar of the bilateral partnership. Murmu, who is the first Indian President to visit Moldova, held productive and forward-looking discussions with her Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu here, covering the entire spectrum of bilateral ties. "Economic cooperation remains an important pillar of our partnership. We agreed to promote greater trade and investment, strengthen resilient supply chains, improve connectivity and encourage closer engagement between our business communities," she said. The India-Moldova Business Forum, being held on the margins of this visit, will go a long way in energising our trade and investment ties, the President said. "We agreed to strengthen cooperation in various areas of mutual interest including agriculture, logistics and infrastructure, healthc

RBI issues consolidated norms for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts and trade

The central bank has merged instructions issued since 2022 into a single circular, retaining the framework for rupee-denominated settlement of cross-border trade transactions

India-UK FTA explained: What it means for jobs, exports & you

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is now in force, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters, businesses and professionals.

E-way bill generation rises 14.5% in June to fourth-highest monthly level

E-way bill generation under the GST regime rose 14.5 per cent year-on-year to 136.77 million in June, signalling resilient goods movement, domestic trade activity and tax compliance

Datanomics: India sees trade deficit with Seychelles on aircraft imports

India's FY26 trade with Seychelles swung to a $267 million deficit as aircraft imports surged, despite 19 new agreements to strengthen defence, maritime security and infrastructure ties

Uttar Pradesh trade show may generate ₹25,000 crore boost for MSMEs

UPITS 2026 aims to connect nine million MSMEs with global buyers, targeting ₹20,000 crore in business opportunities and boosting Uttar Pradesh's export ambitions