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India's trade sector delivered strong results in April, with exports soaring 13.6% to $80.8 billion compared to the previous year. Goods contributed $43.56 billion, up from $38.28 billion, while...
Central Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reignited debate over the India-South Korea FTA, attributing India's mounting trade deficit directly to flawed negotiations under the previous Congress...
In a world gripped by uncertainty, India's exports are proving their mettle. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) reported Monday that despite supply chain snarls and geopolitical...
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have triggered a historic slump in the Indian rupee, which crossed the psychologically critical 92 level against the dollar for the first time on Wednesday....
In a stark indicator of Pakistan's economic freefall, December 2025 exports crashed by 20.4%, extending a painful five-month losing streak. Government statistics paint a grim picture of a trade...
With the backdrop of the United States imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has encouraged increased trade between India and Russia. He urged Russian...
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the central government's approach to handling the border situation with China. Ramesh accused the Modi government of adopting a 'DDLJ' (Deny,...
In a bold move to counter export headwinds, Minister Piyush Goyal will convene export councils and industry associations on Monday, April 27. The focus: crafting robust plans to offset declines...
Amid escalating geopolitical risks in West Asia, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reassured stakeholders that India's economy is well-equipped to navigate the challenges ahead. Speaking through the...
President Trump's latest tariff gambit hinges on a obscure provision: Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. Hours after the Supreme Court nixed his earlier tariffs, he activated this clause to impose a...
US Trade Representative Jamison Greer passionately backed President Trump's tariff regime during testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee, highlighting early wins for American jobs and...
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted that cross-border terrorism affects both India and China. During a press conference, Misri mentioned that...
Peter Navarro, a former trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, has voiced strong criticism of India's crude oil purchases from Russia, labeling the situation as detrimental to Ukraine. Navarro...
Tensions persist between India and the United States regarding tariffs. The US imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing oil from Russia, termed a penalty tariff. Following this, the...
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro revealed details of the US-EU trade agreement, framing it as a crucial step toward establishing 'equitable and fair trade' with allies. Navarro stated that the...
In a welcome boost for the economy, India's exports climbed to $38.51 billion in December, reflecting renewed vigor in international markets. This performance comes against a backdrop of moderating...