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India steps up FTA talks with Qatar, EU as US tariff strains trade ties

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India is aiming to deepen trade ties with the Middle East and Europe, as it steps up efforts to diversify its export markets amid strained relations with the US after president D... Read More


Engineering goods export body flags significant job losses as US tariff threatens $7.5 bn hit to exports

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- New Delhi: The steep 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods from 27 August is set to deal a heavy blow to the engineering sector, with exporters estimating nearly $7.5 bill... Read More


UAE, Singapore emerge first anchors as India eyes new export waters; seafood, textiles may set sail

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Confronted with a steep 50% tariff from the US, India's commerce ministry is moving to soften the blow by redirecting exports to trusted partners such as Singapore and the United... Read More


India must stand united against global trade shocks, says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- India must rely on its resilience and collective resolve to navigate rising global trade disruptions, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Speaking at an e... Read More


Centre vows to guard consumer gains as GST cuts set to kick in for everything from rotis to SUVs

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- As a rejigged indirect tax regime prepares to roll in on 22 September, the Centre is taking steps to ensure the benefits of a radical tax reduction exercise actually benefit the ... Read More


Govt to protect consumer interests after GST relief

New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- As a rejigged indirect tax regime prepares to roll in on 22 September, the Centre is taking steps to ensure the benefits of a radical tax reduction exercise actually benefit the ... Read More


Gujarat showcases investment strengths before 45 nations ahead of global investment fair

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- New Delhi: Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel pitched Gujarat's emerging industrial and logistics strengths before diplomats and heads of missions from 45 countries here, set... Read More


Trump wishes India-Russia-China 'a long, prosperous future together'

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday once again took aim at India's global positioning, suggesting that New Delhi was moving closer to Moscow and Beijing at a time when... Read More


GST reforms: Exporters hit by global trade actions can tap local retail market, says Goyal

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The big-ticket financial reforms starting with the overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) are a calibrated step to boost the manufacturing sector and help all sections of t... Read More


Wary of price rise during festivals, Centre starts onion sales at Rs.24/kg

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- In a precautionary measure to keep a lid on onion prices during this season of festivals, the Centre on Thursday launched retail sale of the politically-sensitive vegetable Rs.24... Read More