Shreya Nandi

Piyush Goyal flags trade barriers in first meet with EU trade chief

During the meeting, Goyal also emphasised the 'need to address long-pending issues as a confidence-building measure'

Commerce dept plans mega global meet to boost exports in six product areas

The meet comes against the backdrop of merchandise exports hitting a 25-month low in November amid continued geopolitical tensions as well as a decline in petroleum prices

India, US need to work together to lower tariffs: US Ambassador Garcetti

Speaking at an industry event organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Garcetti called India the "highest tariff" major economy in the world

'India charges a lot': Donald Trump threatens 'reciprocal' tariffs

Trump's remarks on India, made just weeks after he pledged to increase tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China

Commerce dept examining 'unusual' surge of 331% in gold imports in Nov

Trade data released on Monday showed that India's trade deficit reached a fresh high of $37.8 billion in November, driven by a surge in merchandise imports

Swiss MFN move won't impact $100 bn EFTA investment commitment: Barthwal

Under the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), Switzerland had reduced the withholding tax on Indian entities operating in that country to 5 per cent from 10 per cent earlier

India's merchandise trade deficit widens to a record $37.8 bn in Nov

Exports contract 4.85% to $32.1 billion; imports increase by 27% to $69.95 bn

Nearly a decade on, New Zealand keen to restart free-trade agreement talks

The two countries entered into FTA negotiations 14 years ago, but talks stalled after 10 rounds of discussions, and no formal round of negotiations has been held since February 2015

India lays stress on 'transition period' for European Union green norms

India-EU FTA was launched in June 2022. Nine rounds of negotiations have already taken place

Avoid protectionism that hinders trade: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

He called for mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) to facilitate trade

'Pressure' from India Inc to raise duties: Industry secretary Bhatia

Says it wants to remain protected from foreign competition

Centre grants one year extension for select IT hardware import system

Govt to monitor local manufacturing under PLI before imposing any import curbs

WTO: India for 'per capita distribution of subsidies' criteria for fishers

India also flagged the difference in the amount of subsidy provided by developing nations such as India, as compared to developed nations

FDI equity flows up 45% at $29.8 billion in H1FY25, shows govt data

Gross foreign direct investment, which includes equity capital of unincorporated bodies, reinvest earnings and other capital, saw 29 per cent rise at $42.3 billion during April-September

Commerce department examining steel ministry request on safeguard duty

Safeguard duty is a temporary tariff barrier imposed by a country to protect its domestic industry from surge in imports

India, Australia outline path for early conclusion of comprehensive FTA

New Delhi and Canberra discussed several critical areas of the proposed agreement, including trade in goods, services, mobility, agri-tech cooperation, among others

Political turmoil unlikely to impact Korea's trade with India for now

During the first six months of the current financial year, India exported goods worth $2.87 billion to South Korea, while imports stood at $10.62 billion

Beyond the missed deadlines, India-UK FTA talks at a tricky turning point

India and the UK are set to relaunch free trade agreement talks next month under Keir Starmer's Labour Party, facing critical challenges including unresolved issues and shifting political priorities

Potential shifts in US trade policy to affect trade in 2025: Unctad

Tariffs imposed on specific segments of global value chains often have a ripple effect, impacting not only the targeted industries and countries, but also the entire value chain

India eyes opportunity in US-China trade war under Trump's presidency

Govt identifies electronics, pharma, textiles, auto parts, and chemicals as sectors primed to benefit