Switzerland and India reach FTA deal
DAVOS : Switzerland and India have reached consensus on a Free-Trade Agreement after 16 years of negotiations, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said. Parmelin traveled to India directly after the
Adani Ports seeks approval to build two new berths at Kattupalli Port
AHMEDABAD : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has decided to pursue the original master plan for expanding Kattupalli port near Chennai by seeking permission to construct two
Tripura to become multinational trade & logistic hub: CM
AGARTALA : Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday, said after offering prayer to Lord Ram as part of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lala at Ayodhya,
Goods & services exports marginally up at $765.6 bn in 2023: MoCI
NEW DELHI : India’s Exports of goods and services rose marginally by 0.4 per cent to $765.6 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, according to the Commerce
Govt should not cut import duties on parts used in making smartphones : GTRI
NEW DELHI : The government should not cut import duties on electronic components used in making smartphones in the forthcoming Budget as the current tariff structure has already
Indian exporters face rising costs after Houthi Red Sea attacks
NEW DELHI : The cost of Indian exports has more than doubled due to the Yemeni Houthi militia’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea, industry officials said.
Hapag Lloyd hikes dry cargo rates from Canada to India and Middle East
HAMBURG : Hapag Lloyd has announced a general rate increase (GRI) from Canada West Coast to Middle East and the Indian subcontinent for dry cargo transported in 20TEU
CMA CGM adjusts NEMO service due to Red Sea crisis
MARSEILLE : Due to recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea Region, CMA CGM Group is introducing precautionary measures for the safety of its vessels and
CITI & Indian textile bodies urge Piyush Goyal for cotton stability
NEW DELHI : In a collective effort to address the challenges faced by the Indian Cotton Textiles and Clothing Industry, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and
Red Sea ‘scary’ for ships’ crews, says captain
LONDON : “The situation is quite scary. It’s dangerous actually,” Captain Chirag tells the BBC from on board his ship. Along with his crew, he’s worried about the ongoing