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India-US bilateral trade talks gain momentum after Washington meet

New Delhi, April 29 -- India and the US have made significant headway in their negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, and are working to finalise the first phase of the pact by fall (September-... Read More


Faster FDI approvals on the horizon as India empowers trade missions

New Delhi, April 29 -- India is looking to strategically leverage its trade missions to position itself as a more attractive destination for foreign investment, according to two people familiar with t... Read More


India and UK intensify push for trade agreement amid US tariff threats; Goyal in UK to resolve sticking points

New Delhi, April 28 -- Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, arrived in London on Monday for two days of high-level talks aimed at accelerating the progress of the India-UK free trad... Read More


Is that paneer artificial or milk-based? Govt wants to know

New Delhi, April 28 -- The government is developing a plan to ensure that consumers are not misled when ordering paneer dishes. Two people directly involved in the process said the Department of Cons... Read More


CCPA cracks the whip on BluSmart to ensure wallet refunds

New Delhi, April 25 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is examining complaints filed by consumers against BluSmart cabs, after the company suspended operations without any prior notic... Read More


Consumer affairs ministry to store onions at 90 locations across India, procurement to begin next week

New Delhi, April 24 -- The consumer affairs ministry has firmed up a plan to store onions at 90 locations across the country, so the produce can be quickly offloaded in markets when prices are high. ... Read More


India can benefit from high US tariffs on China. Exporters must play by rules: GTRI

New Delhi, April 24 -- Significantly high US tariffs on China are reordering global trade, with countries like India emerging as potential beneficiaries, provided exporters play by the rules, said a n... Read More


India eyes inclusion of 25% steel, aluminium tariffs in BTA talks with US

New Delhi, April 23 -- New Delhi: India wants the 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports enforced by the Trump administration to be included in the India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that is ... Read More


US vice president JD Vance backs deeper trade ties with India, criticizes past 'preachy' approach

New Delhi, April 22 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the terms of reference for negotiations on an India-US bilateral trade agreement have been finalized, describing it as a "vital step" ... Read More


Mint's heatwave report prompts govt to alert states, UTs on worker protection

New Delhi, April 22 -- The government has asked all states and Union Territories (UTs) to implement urgent and coordinated measures to protect workers from heat stress. The order follows a Mint repor... Read More