News: Trade

India mulls wider Swadeshi manufacturing policy to cut import dependence amid FY27 Budget preparations

November 21, 2025

NEW DELHI : In the Budget for 2025-26, the government announced the National Manufacturing Mission, covering certain small, medium and medium industries to...

Commerce Secretary Chairs 134th Meeting of Board of Approval at MEPZ SEZ, Chennai

November 21, 2025

CHENNAI: The 134th meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was convened in Chennai on Thursday, chaired by Commerce...

India responding to global textile demand with strength and confidence: MoS Pabitra Margherita

November 21, 2025

MUMBAI : Global demand for textiles is at an all-time high, with the world increasingly turning toward high-performance, functional and sustainable materials. India is...

Ministry of Steel introduces ‘SARAL SIMS’ to make Steel Import Registration easier for Small Importers and Export-Linked Imports

November 21, 2025

NEW DELHI: In an effort to simplify the process of compulsory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for imports of small consignments...

UAE launches programme to attract 1,000 international companies

November 21, 2025

DUBAI : The UAE on Thursday launched an international economic programme to attract the world’s top 1,000 companies specialising in international trade, as part...

GeM and UN Women sign MoU to Boost Participation of Women Entrepreneurs in Public Procurement

November 21, 2025

NEW DELHI: Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment...

102nd National Planning Group Meeting Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects under PM GatiShakti

November 21, 2025

NEW DELHI: The 102nd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), was convened on Thursday to evaluate infrastructure projects of Road, Transport & Highways. The...