First round of India-EAEU FTA to begin in November
NEW DELHI : The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia, will most likely begin in early November, according to
India-EU FTA: Sensitivities in agri-dairy accepted; Auto, liquor, visas yet to be settled
NEW DELHI : The EU has “more or less” accepted India’s sensitivities in agriculture and dairy in the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, the two sides are yet to finalise commitments in crucial
India draws up plan to push exports, cushion tariff blow
NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet may soon consider a five-year export-promotion mission which will also have the immediate aim of cushioning key sectors hit by the US’s 50% tariffs, for which inter-ministerial consultations
Yang Ming and Hanwha Ocean signed contract for seven new 16,000 TEU class LNG Dual-Fuel container vessels
SINGAPORE : Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (“Yang Ming”) signed a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (“Hanwha Ocean”) for seven 16,000 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The contract was signed by
Government plans ₹5,000 cr scheme to promote clean steel technologies : Steel Secretary
NEW DELHI : Indian government is planning for ₹5,000 crore scheme to promote adoption of clean steel-making technologies, thereby reducing carbon emissions, Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik said on Wednesday September 17, 2025. The senior
Open agri or risk $50 bn exports’: Economist warns on India’s tariff stance with US
NEW DELHI : Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has warned that India risks jeopardising $50 billion worth of exports if it refuses to engage on agriculture in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
‘Orders cancelled, stocks piling’ – Kerala warns US tariff threaten Rs 2,500–4,500 crore hit to exports
KOCHI : Kerala estimates its export sector to see a Rs 2,500-4,500 crore hit annually due to US tariffs on Indian imports. Marine exports, particularly shrimp, are among the first to feel the impact.
India pushes for tariff cuts on textiles, leather, and gems in EU trade talks
NEW DELHI : India is pushing for tariff reductions on labour-intensive exports such as textiles, leather and gems and jewellery as part of the talks for a free trade agreement with the European Union
