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India, Canada push to conclude trade pact this year, deepen strategic ties

New Delhi, June 16 -- India and Canada on Tuesday agreed to accelerate efforts to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2026, while expanding cooperation a... Read More


US-Iran peace deal seen boosting India-GCC trade, exporters eye logistics relief

New Delhi, June 16 -- India's trade with West Asia is seen gaining momentum in the coming months as the US-Iran peace agreement is set to restore confidence in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a... Read More


Exports up 18% in May on engineering, oil demand

NEW DELHI, June 16 -- India's merchandise exports climbed 18% in May, led by outbound shipments of engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics goods. Merchandise exports were estimated at $4... Read More


India-US trade deal talks resume next week

New Delhi, June 15 -- The United States Trade Representative (USTR) could focus on giving "final touches" to the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) during his upcoming India visit, said... Read More


India's merchandise exports jump 18% in May; trade deficit widens to $28.21 billion

New Delhi, June 15 -- India's merchandise exports climbed 18% in May, led by outbound shipments of engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics goods. Merchandise exports were estimated at $... Read More


US-Iran peace deal eases Hormuz shipping, lifts India trade and energy outlook

NEW DELHI, June 15 -- A US-Iran breakthrough easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz is expected to improve India's trade and energy outlook, with exporters and industry groups expecting lower fre... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman calls for global action on economic imbalance, urges fair burden-sharing

New Delhi, June 11 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called for coordinated global action to address economic uncertainty and secure inclusive growth, while stressing that developing ... Read More


Goyal to visit Switzerland next week to push India-EFTA trade pact rollout

NEW DELHI, June 11 -- Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Switzerland next week to accelerate the implementation of the India-EFTA trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA... Read More


Trade pacts with developed economies to drive jobs, investments: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, June 11 -- India's strategy of signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies is aimed at accelerating economic growth, attracting investments, creating jobs and promoting in... Read More


FM Sitharaman to review PSB performance amid loan stress, West Asia war risks

New Delhi, June 11 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet the heads of public sector banks (PSBs) in July to review emerging stress in loan portfolios amid uncertainty stemming from the West... Read More