India has negotiated protective measures for its apple growers within the new free trade agreement with New Zealand. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal confirms all safeguards are in place to protect domestic interests.
Platinum price surges to a record high of $2,378 per ounce, marking a 162% annual gain. Geopolitical tensions and a weak dollar fuel the rally. Discover the key drivers.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
2025 saw a major shift as oil demand surged, defying peak predictions. India emerged as the top growth engine, reshaping global energy dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh govt introduces Minimum Import Price on potassium clavulanate & intermediates till Nov 2026 to shield Indian API makers from cheap Chinese imports. Read details.
Argentina's Ambassador highlights the $5 billion trade partnership with India, its 6th largest partner. Talks focus on expanding the MERCOSUR pact and reducing duties to boost ties in energy, mining beyond soybean oil and lithium. Explore the future of th
Dubai's Emirates airline launches a global online auction for a rare 20-year Skywards Platinum membership. Bidding supports charity. Discover benefits & how to bid.
Despite US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil, India's Russian crude imports show resilience, expected to exceed 1.2 million bpd in December. Discounts and non-sanctioned entities fuel the robust trade.
India launches a new handbook to help diagnostic startups commercialize products faster, aiming to reduce the 80-85% import dependency and slash costs by 30-50%. A major push for 'Make in India' in healthcare.
Trump's sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil may slash India's Russian crude imports to a 4-year low by Jan 2026. Will India find new pathways? Read the full analysis.
India's merchandise exports demonstrate strength despite global challenges, growing 4.84% to $491.80 billion in April-October 2025. Read the detailed trade analysis.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
India and Russia agreed to resolve investor issues in oil and gas at the 2025 summit. Talks covered ONGC's Sakhalin-1 concerns and deepening energy ties amid US sanctions.
Facing US pressure over Russian oil imports, India navigates trade talks as Putin promises reliable energy supply and expands nuclear collaboration. Details inside.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says US tariffs on Indian exports have 'minimal' impact, calling it a chance to diversify. Exports to US fell 28.5% after duties hit 50%. Read more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with PM Modi in New Delhi on final day of his visit. The 23rd India-Russia Summit aims to boost trade to $100bn, discuss oil imports & defence ties. Full schedule inside.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for diversifying trade with Russia to address a skewed $59 billion deficit. Explore the details and future steps for bilateral trade balance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a visit to India, hailed PM Modi as a friend and defended India's oil purchases from Russia. The leaders discussed deepening defence, nuclear, and trade ties.
The US has granted a temporary exemption for Lukoil-branded fuel stations outside Russia until April 2026. This move comes as Indian refiners cut purchases of sanctioned Russian crude, with imports expected to plummet.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges increased Indian imports from Russia to balance bilateral trade, which is nearing USD 70 billion. Read his full statement from the FICCI forum.
As Putin visits India, the world watches how New Delhi will balance discounted Russian oil, defence needs, and US pressure. Will India secure its autonomy or face new sanctions?
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
Stray Kids and TWICE achieve historic RIAA platinum certifications, breaking records for K-pop acts. Stray Kids earn first platinum and 5 golds, while TWICE become first K-pop girl group with platinum. Read more!
Think tank reveals 30 tankers used false flags to transport €2.1 billion worth of Russian oil to India in 2025. Discover how India's oil imports shifted post-Ukraine invasion.
Israel increases VAT exemption threshold for personal imports from $75 to $500 starting July 1. Major relief for international shoppers and Israeli consumers.
Penetron India earns prestigious Forbes India DGEMS Select 200 recognition for global potential and sustainable concrete solutions. Discover how they're transforming construction.
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
Russian Ambassador confirms Moscow supplies over 30% of India's oil despite Western sanctions. Russia offers favorable terms to maintain energy partnership with New Delhi.
India's solar component imports plummeted 364% as domestic manufacturing surges. Discover how local sourcing benefits India's renewable energy sector and economy.