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Textiles sector eyes zero tariffs in India-US trade

New Delhi, March 8 -- New Delhi: Zero for zero is the buzzword in India's textile and apparel industry as sector leaders urged the government to push for nil tariffs either way for trade between India... Read More


Cut tariffs in female labour-intensive sectors and reap wider economic benefits, says Exim

New Delhi, March 7 -- Lowering export tariffs in labour-intensive sectors that employ many women would benefit the country in multiple ways, says a new study, as India engages in trade negotiations wi... Read More


Union Cabinet greenlights ropeway projects, livestock disease control

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved major infrastructure and livestock health initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, enhancing disease control, and promoting religious ... Read More


Shifting trade patterns may open doors for India as U.S. targets Canada, China

New Delhi, March 5 -- Trade tensions flared on Tuesday after the US slapped stiff import tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, drawing rebuke and retaliation from its trade partners, and opening up pot... Read More


India considers trade concessions for US lentils under proposed BTA, import duty move to turn the screws on Canada

New Delhi, March 3 -- India may allow duty-free imports of US pulses, particularly lentils and dry peas, under a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). two people aware of the matter said, amid tra... Read More


Cold comfort: India to deploy refrigerated containers to ensure timely onion supplies, keep prices stable

New Delhi, March 3 -- In a first, India plans to deploy dedicated refrigerated containers to transport onions to markets across the country and prevent supply disruptions and price volatility. The co... Read More


Funding woes threaten farm water tech startups, say experts

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- About a fourth of the 70-100 active startups focused on agricultural water management and treatment are at risk of shutting down due to a lack of funding, according to experts. ... Read More


India's core sector growth remains steady at 4.6% in January

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- India's infrastructure output, which accounts for about two-fifths of industrial production, remained steady at 4.6% in January, slightly lower than 4.8% in December. The growth ... Read More


Why India's electronics sector is least at risk from Trump's reciprocal tariff scrutiny

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- As US president Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff threat loomsfor Indian exports of engineering goods and pharmaceuticals to textiles,the booming electronics goods shipments may b... Read More


Electronics may face least risk from Trump's tariffs

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- As US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff threat loomsfor exports of engineering goods and pharmaceuticals to textiles,India's booming electronics goods shipments may be a... Read More