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SIMA Welcomes Extension of Cotton Duty Exemption

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- TheSouthern India Mills' Association (SIMA)has welcomed the government's decision to extend the exemption of the 11% import duty on cottonuntilDecember 31, 2025. The association... Read More


Piyush Goyal Launches Bharat Buildcon 2026 Curtain Raiser

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the curtain raiser for Bharat Buildcon 2026 on Thursday, expressing confidence that India's exports will exceed last ye... Read More


Qatar Commits To Begin Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations With India: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Qatar is geared up to commence trade negotiations with India to deepen bilateral commercial relations. Speaking at an industry event on Friday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sa... Read More


US To Benefit The Most From India's Duty-Free Cotton Import Waiver: GTRI

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The United States is positioned to become the primary beneficiary of India's recent decision to eliminate customs duties and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC... Read More


India's Industrial Production Remains Below 5% In July

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- India's industrial production accelerated to a four-month high of 3.5 per cent in July 2025, marking the strongest growth since March when industrial output reached 3.9 per cent,... Read More


India, Qatar Eye Deeper Trade & Investment Cooperation

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, to discuss bilateral trade, investment oppor... Read More


US Tariff Hike Will Hurt Indian Tyre Makers' Ability To Sustain Export Growth: ATMA

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) on Thursday warned that the steep US tariff hike will significantly constrain Indian tyre makers' ability to sustain the str... Read More


Govt Committed To Safeguarding Exporters' Interests Amid US Tariff Hike: FM

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured Indian exporters that the government is committed to addressing their concerns and will explore all possible measures to s... Read More


US Tariffs To Hurt Indian Exporters In Short Term, But Long-Term Losses Limited: Commerce Ministry

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Commerce Ministry on Thursday acknowledged that the United States' decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods will have an immediate impact on exporters, particul... Read More


India, Bhutan Sign MoU To Strengthen Cooperation In Agriculture & Allied Sectors

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in agriculture and allied sectors, marking a new chapter in the long-standing partnership bet... Read More