IIFT expands Global footprint with first overseas campus in Dubai
DUBAI : The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United
India expected to maintain firm position on sensitive sectors in key US trade talks
NEW DELHI : With the first round of in-person sectoral talks beginning on May 17, evolving dynamics between India and the United States are likely to shape the course of negotiations for the proposed
Vedanta Chairperson Anil Agarwal flags US-China trade blowback on Indian metals
NEW DELHI : Vedanta Chairperson Anil Agarwal said that, ‘Steel and aluminium aren’t just metals—they’re the hidden frontline of the global trade war‘. As India imposes a 12% safeguard duty on steel imports, Agarwal
Govt. revises customs tariff values for these commodities from May 16
NEW DELHI : The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced revised customs tariff values for various imported goods, including edible oils, precious metals, and areca nuts. The new rates take
Stricter FEMA Regulations: Implications for Individuals and Entities in 2025
NEW DELHI : As India continues its ascent on the global economic stage, the government is enhancing enforcement under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). Originally introduced to replace the more rigid Foreign
India’s total exports (Merchandise & Services) during April 2025
NEW DELHI : India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for April 2025* is estimated at US$ 73.80 Billion, registering a positive growth of 12.70 percent vis-à-vis April 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services
India’s Warehousing Sector booms with 50% surge in Q1 2025 Leases
NEW DELHI : India’s warehousing sector is experiencing a strong revival, with leasing volumes jumping 50% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 to reach 16.7 million square feet. This sharp increase is driven
DPIIT clears 187 startups for tax relief under revised section 80-IAC framework
NEW DELHI : In a significant boost to India’s startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved 187 startups for income tax exemption under the revamped Section 80-IAC