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India, Israel Hold Second Round of FTA Talks to Deepen Trade & Economic Cooperation

New Delhi, July 24 -- India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held from July 20 to 23, 2026, in New Delhi. The four-day t... Read More


India's Textile & Apparel Exports Surge to Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore in FY 2025-26, MoS Informs Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 24 -- India's exports of textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, increased 1.8 Percent to Rs 3,25,339 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 3,19,573.2 crore in 2024-25, with export growth reco... Read More


GTRI Flags Lacks Of Credible Evidence In US 10% Tariff On Indian Goods

New Delhi, July 24 -- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has raised concerns over the United States' decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian exports under a Section 301 investigatio... Read More


Parliamentary Panel Seeks Clear SEBI-RBI Jurisdiction Under Proposed Securities Markets Code

New Delhi, July 24 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended a clearer division of regulatory responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and th... Read More


Govt Allows FDI In Inventory-Based E-Commerce For Exports Only

New Delhi, July 24 -- The government on Thursday permitted foreign direct investment (FDI) in inventory-based e-commerce models exclusively for exports, in a move aimed at boosting outbound shipments ... Read More


US Imposes 10% Tariff On Indian Imports Over Forced Labour Concerns

New Delhi, July 24 -- The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India following an investigation into forced labour practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The ... Read More


US Tariff Plan On Generic Drugs May Hit India's Pharma Exports: GTRI

New Delhi, July 24 -- Proposed steep tariffs by the United States on generic medicines could affect India's pharmaceutical exports, particularly to its largest overseas market, the Global Trade Resear... Read More


PM Vishwakarma Scheme Rollout Begins in West Bengal Following State Committee Formation

New Delhi, July 24 -- The Ministry of MSME has begun implementing the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in West Bengal following the constitution of the State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Comm... Read More


President Murmu Holds Bilateral Talks with Romanian President, Discusses Trade and Investment

New Delhi, July 24 -- President Droupadi Murmu reached Bucharest on July 23, 2026, during the final leg of her State Visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. She held a bilateral meeting and del... Read More


Textile Industry Need To Add 14 Million Skilled Jobs By 2030, Says AMHSSC

New Delhi, July 24 -- India's textile and apparel industry will require nearly 14 million additional skilled workers by 2030 to meet rising domestic and global demand, industry leaders and policymaker... Read More