India-EU FTA 'Mother of All Deals': Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls the India-EU Free Trade Agreement the 'mother of all deals' as negotiations near completion, aiming for a win-win outcome.
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Punjab CM Mann Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with Canada
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met British Columbia Premier David Eby to strengthen trade, investment, and educational cooperation between Punjab and Canada.
Canada-China Trade Deal Marks Foreign Policy Pivot
Canada and China have agreed to reduce trade barriers, including tariffs on canola and electric vehicles, marking a significant warming of relations after years of tension.
Shivamogga MP Announces Railway Expansion for Malnad Region
Shivamogga MP B Y Raghavendra reveals Union government funding for primary surveys of multiple new railway lines, including Shivamogga-Sringeri, and updates on Koteganguru Terminal progress.
Indian Ports See Russian Oil Tankers Drifting With Nowhere To Go
India's imports of Russian crude oil are declining again, causing tankers to pile up at sea with uncertain destinations. Here's why this shift is happening.
US-Taiwan Trade Deal: Tariffs Slashed to 15%, $250B Investment
The US under Trump has slashed tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%, matching allies like Japan and South Korea. Taiwan commits $250 billion to US sectors including semiconductors and AI.
India Permits Limited Wheat Flour Exports Under DGFT Rules
The Centre permits limited wheat flour exports up to 5 LMT under DGFT authorization, with strict eligibility and monitoring, while maintaining the broader export ban.
US Tariffs Cut India's Gem Exports by 44%
India's gem and jewellery exports to the US plunged 44% in April-Dec 2025, hitting $3.86 billion. Industry warns of job cuts and long-term market risks due to tariffs.
DGFT Tightens Niryat Protsahan Scheme Rules
The DGFT has revised the Niryat Protsahan scheme, narrowing eligibility, clarifying compliance, and limiting interest support for MSME exporters to ensure smoother implementation.
Punjab CM Mann Pushes for Enhanced Canada Trade Relations
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized boosting trade with Canada, especially British Columbia, during a meeting with Premier David Eby, highlighting sectors like agriculture, IT, and education for collaboration.
India-EU FTA 'Mother of All Deals': Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls the India-EU free trade agreement the 'mother of all deals', highlighting its significance for India's economy and trade relations with developed nations.
India Needs Wider Export Pool to Offset Trump Tariffs
India's export growth slowed sharply after US imposed 50% tariffs. Experts urge finding new markets beyond US to protect economy from trade deficit pressures.
Air India & Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership for Enhanced Travel
Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation agreement to expand route offerings, coordinate flights, and enable seamless bookings across both networks, pending regulatory approvals.
Canadian Provinces Fight Over Whisky Plant Closure
Ontario and Manitoba premiers clash as Diageo closes a bottling plant, testing national unity while US tariffs loom. Ford vows boycott, Kinew calls for cooperation.
India-Germany Sign Telecom Cooperation JDI
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance telecommunications cooperation, focusing on 5G, 6G, and digital infrastructure development.
Trump to Propose Tech Companies Fund New Power Plants
The Trump administration plans an emergency auction where tech giants bid to build power plants, addressing grid strain from AI data centers in PJM's 13-state market.
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on AI Chips to China After Taiwan Pact
The US announces a 25% tariff on select advanced AI chips from Nvidia and AMD, citing economic and national security risks, following a trade agreement with Taiwan.
China Opposes US-Taiwan Trade Agreement
China strongly opposes the new US-Taiwan trade deal that cuts tariffs and boosts investment. Beijing urges Washington to follow the one-China principle.
Venezuela's Acting President Urges Oil Reforms for Foreign Investment
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls for opening Venezuela's state-run oil industry to foreign investment to boost revenue for public services and development projects.
TSMC Moves Arizona Fab 2 Production to 2027
TSMC advances mass production at its second Arizona semiconductor plant to the second half of 2027, boosting U.S. chipmaking capacity and global supply chain resilience.
Russia-India Joint Ventures Expand Beyond Energy to New Sectors
Russia aims to establish joint ventures with Indian companies across engineering, IT, renewable power and shipbuilding. Both nations seek to boost non-energy trade and explore the Northern Sea Route for collaboration.
India Aligns Postal Export Rules with Ports for E-commerce
The government extends key export incentives to goods shipped via postal routes, easing compliance for small businesses and boosting e-commerce exports amid global trade uncertainty.
India-Germany Economic Ties Strengthen
As geopolitical tensions rise, India and Germany are deepening their economic partnership through technology and sustainability initiatives during Chancellor Merz's visit.
India Boosts Small Exporters via Postal Incentives
The CBIC extends export incentives for small-scale exporters through the postal benefit framework, empowering them with easier access to government support.
India's Trade Deficit Hits $25 Billion in December
India's trade deficit expanded to $25 billion in December as imports jumped 9% to $63.6 billion, outpacing a modest export rise. Electronics, fertiliser, and silver drove imports, while exports saw growth in sectors like apparel and engineering.
India-EU Trade Deal Nears Completion, US Talks Continue
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announces India and the European Union are close to finalizing a trade agreement, with 20 out of 24 chapters closed. The deal may be announced at the India-EU Summit on January 27, while US trade negotiations continue.
Trump Tariff Threat Hits India's Basmati Exports to Iran
India's basmati rice exports to Iran face uncertainty as Trump's proposed 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran creates payment risks. Iran is India's third-largest basmati market, worth $753 million in 2024-25.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on AI Chips as 'Phase One' Action
The White House announced a 25% tariff on select AI semiconductors, labeling it a 'phase one' step to safeguard the sector, with potential further actions pending negotiations.
Taiwan's $250B US Deal Cuts Tariffs for Chipmakers
Taiwan pledges $250 billion investment in US semiconductor production, led by TSMC's Arizona expansion, in exchange for reduced tariffs on Taiwanese goods.
US-Taiwan Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Chip Investments
The US and Taiwan sign a trade agreement lowering tariffs to 15% and securing $250 billion in tech investments. Meanwhile, Trump claims 'virtually no inflation' and threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests.
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