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India likely to seek removal of US steel tariffs in trade talks rather than immediate retaliation

New Delhi, June 3 -- New Delhi: India may not retaliate immediately against the US over its steep tariffs on steel and aluminium, and may instead seek their removal through the ongoing talks on a bila... Read More


New washer standards in works by BIS for root and tuber vegetables to boost export hygiene

New Delhi, June 3 -- New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is set to introduce new standards for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables, which have a diverse demand across the count... Read More


Centre plans to bring banking services within 3 km radius for every citizen, India Post to play key role

New Delhi, June 2 -- New Delhi: After ensuring access to banking services within a 5-kilometre radius, the government is now working on a more ambitious plan to bring these services even closer-within... Read More


Goyal begins France, Italy visit to deepen trade ties; India looks to fast-track EU FTA, global alliances

New Delhi, June 1 -- New Delhi: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal began a three-day official visit to France on Sunday as part of a five-day European trip that will also take him to It... Read More


Govt extends duty-free import window for yellow peas till March 2026

New Delhi, May 31 -- The Centre on Saturday extended the duty-free import window for yellow peas until 31 March 2026, aiming to stabilise domestic pulse prices and ensure adequate supply. The extensi... Read More


Centre to leverage northeast to boost pulses output

New Delhi, May 31 -- The government is turning to the northeast to help remedy a shortfall in the production of pulses and thereby tame food inflation. The Centre plans to launch a dedicated programme... Read More


Centre eyes tighter customs rules to curb smuggling by 'import carriers'

New Delhi, May 30 -- New Delhi: The central government is working on a strategy to dismantle a sophisticated, illicit network of so-called 'import carriers' at India's bustling airports and seaports, ... Read More


Centre plans to leverage high productivity in northeastern states to boost output of pulses, ease food inflation

New Delhi, May 30 -- New Delhi: The government is turning to the northeast to help remedy a shortfall in the production of pulses and thereby tame food inflation. The Centre plans to launch a dedicat... Read More


Goyal to lead business delegations to Europe, says FTA talks with US, EU well on track

New Delhi, May 29 -- New Delhi: India is stepping up its international trade efforts with commerce minister Piyush Goyal set to lead high-level business delegations to France and Italy next week. The... Read More


India-US trade deal nears near finish line-final talks are set for early June

New Delhi, May 29 -- India and the US are racing to finalise a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, with the American negotiating team expected to arrive in New Delhi next week for potentially the ... Read More