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Assocham calls for urgent easing of compliance burden for MSMEs to unlock growth

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- New Delhi: A new study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has called for urgent reforms to simplify business regulations and streamline appro... Read More


Trump hints at major tariff reduction as India-US trade deal nears final stage

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- US president Donald Trump said tariffs on India will be lowered "very substantially", signalling an easing of tensions over New Delhi's Russian oil purchases as the two countries... Read More


As FTA talks gather pace, New Zealand in a first to allow Indian grapes imports

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- New Zealand plans to allow the import of fresh table grapes from India for the first time. The development is seen as a major boost for Indian grape growers, especially in Mahara... Read More


India's lifting of rice export ban helped cool global food prices, says WTO

New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- India's rollback of rice export restrictions offered a timely reprieve to global markets battered by surging food costs, easing supply pressures and restoring confidence in the s... Read More


New e-comm rules in offing to spotlight 'Made in India' goods, aid local firms

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The government has proposed new rules making it mandatory for online marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, FirstCry, Meesho, and Nykaa to display a searchable and sortable 'Coun... Read More


Is your traditional medicine safe? The Centre plans major study.

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The Centre plans to conduct a study to assess the microbial load in herbal materials used in traditional medicines, amid rising safety concerns clouding India's $70-billion herbal... Read More


CAG puts Railways' 45% freight share target under scanner in most exhaustive audit in years

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has initiated a series of performance audits covering Indian Railways' multimodal logistics, digital procurement systems, green ... Read More


India advances trade pact talks with Peru, Chile

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- India has concluded key rounds of trade talks with Peru and Chile, as part of its effort to diversify export markets amid the escalation in US tariffs on Indian goods. The ninth ... Read More


India expands digital cargo tracking for Nepal-bound shipments

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The government has expanded the electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) for Nepal-bound shipments, allowing transit cargo movement through additional Indian ports and new rail-roa... Read More


India tightens gold import rules under UAE trade pact, moves to competitive bidding system

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has revised procedures for allocating tariff rate quotas for gold imports under the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership ag... Read More