The Freight Rate Management Crisis
OSLO: Freight procurement teams have always had a tolerance for chaos. Multiple suppliers. Conflicting formats. Surcharges that evolve mid-quarter. Urgent “can you check this lane?” emails that derail an entire afternoon. And somewhere inside
Piyush Goyal announces zero-duty on 100 per cent Australian tariff lines from January 1
NEW DELHI : Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said that 100 per cent Australian tariff lines will be zero-duty for Indian exports from 1st of January next year. He said, this
India’s exports accelerate on strong FTA push and renewed India–US Trade ties
NEW DELHI : India’s external trade performance gathered strong momentum over the past year, with total exports climbing from US$ 64.05 billion in November 2024 to US$ 73.99 billion in November 2025—registering an impressive
ECGC nudges exporters towards safer markets
NEW DELHI : State-run export credit agency ECGC Ltd has upgraded risk rankings of two dozen countries, thereby substantially reducing insurance costs for Indian exporters in these geographies, to protect exporters from the adverse
Govt grants one-year exemption on quality norms for selected imported copper products
NEW DELHI : The government has exempted certain imported copper products from the mandatory quality control order for one year, according to a notification. The exemption is subject to an actual user basis. The
Indian Tea exports surge 15% in FY 2025–26, brewing strong growth in global markets
NEW DELHI : India’s iconic tea industry continues to strengthen its global footprint, with exports recording impressive growth during the current financial year. During FY 2025–26 (April–October), India’s tea exports touched USD 605.77 million,
Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee meet reinforces stakeholder confidence
NEW DELHI : The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) meeting was convened by Delhi Customs at the Kalpana Chawla Conference Hall, IGI Airport, under the chairmanship of the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Delhi Zone.
India tightens agarbatti rules to boost Rs 8,000 cr industry, bars insecticides
NEW DELHI : India, the world’s largest producer and exporter of agarbattis, has notified a new quality standard for incense sticks, aimed at improving consumer safety, indoor air quality and environmental compliance, while strengthening