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Modi-Ishiba Identify Eight Directions For Deeper Strategic, Economic & Technology Ties

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- India and Japan have adopted a comprehensive joint vision to guide their partnership over the next decade, pledging enhanced cooperation across economic, technological, environme... Read More


India Japan Outline Vision For Deeper Strategic Partnership; Pave Way For Exchange Of 5 Lakh Professionals

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Modi attended the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, held on August 29-30, 2025, at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru. The tw... Read More


Centre Hikes Gunny Bag Usage Charges by 40% to support Sustainable Packaging

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- In a move to support sustainable packaging practices, the government has India Increases Usage Charges for Gunny Bags by Nearly 40% on Friday. The Government of India has increa... Read More


India-Africa Ties Poised for Strategic Growth: TVS Motor Chairman

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- At the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi on August 29, 2025, TVS Motor Company Chairman Sudarshan Venu highlighted the immense potential for long-term collabor... Read More


India Steps Up U.S. Oil Purchases to Curb Trade Deficit Amid Tariff Tensions

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- In August 2025, Indian refiners substantially ramped up purchases of U.S. crude oil, spurred by competitive pricing and an opportune arbitrage window, in a strategic move aimed a... Read More


Karnataka's Textile Industry Faces Short-Term Strain Amid U.S. Tariff Shock

Bengaluru, Aug. 29 -- Karnataka's textile sector is preparing for a tough patch following the implementation of a sweeping 50 percent tariff on Indian garment exports by U.S. President Donald Trump, e... Read More


SIMA Welcomes Extension of Cotton Duty Exemption

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- TheSouthern India Mills' Association (SIMA)has welcomed the government's decision to extend the exemption of the 11% import duty on cottonuntilDecember 31, 2025. The association... Read More


Piyush Goyal Launches Bharat Buildcon 2026 Curtain Raiser

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the curtain raiser for Bharat Buildcon 2026 on Thursday, expressing confidence that India's exports will exceed last ye... Read More


Qatar Commits To Begin Bilateral Trade Agreement Negotiations With India: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Qatar is geared up to commence trade negotiations with India to deepen bilateral commercial relations. Speaking at an industry event on Friday, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sa... Read More


US To Benefit The Most From India's Duty-Free Cotton Import Waiver: GTRI

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The United States is positioned to become the primary beneficiary of India's recent decision to eliminate customs duties and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC... Read More