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New Delhi, February 24 India and Canada are expected to soon finalize the terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) later this week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in India on February...

New Delhi, February 23 The government will fund a significant portion of the costs incurred by micro and small exporters to obtain international approvals for complying with regulations such as REACH and CBAM in Europe, in order to help them boost shipments, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...

Surat has emerged as a major global trade hub, recording exports of $10.55 billion (nearly Rs 95,710 crore) in the 2024-25 financial year.The city, known for its diamond industry, silk sarees, and textiles, has been a key contributor to Gujarat's export economy, which accounted for over 27 per...

New Delhi, February 19 India's exports of agricultural products and automobiles are making greater inroads into European markets, recording healthy growth during April-December 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Of India's $19.3 billion in global automotive exports during...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with leading industrialists on Wednesday following the presentation of the Gujarat Budget 2026-27, discussing its impact on the state's business community.The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLA and BJP...

New Delhi, February 18 India and Canada are expected to finalize the terms of reference for initiating talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India next month, an official said.The terms of reference (ToR) outline the scope and modalities of...

Udaipur, February 18 The Japanese automaker, Nissan, is planning to launch multiple products, strengthening its sales infrastructure, as it has set 2026 as the year for the brand's resurgence in India.The company, which currently sells only one model, the Magnite, launched its second offering...

Chandigarh, Feb 17 – Asserting that the BJP government's budget is the people's budget, shaped by public suggestions, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday stated that the upcoming state budget will fulfill the aspirations and expectations of the people.Referring to Haryana's economic...

Mumbai, February 17 The rupee gained 5 paise to close at 90.69 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by positive domestic equity markets and lower crude prices overseas.Sustained outflows of foreign funds and a strong US dollar, however, weighed on the Indian currency and...

Mumbai, February 17 The rupee rose by 1 paisa to 90.73 against the US dollar in the early trade on Tuesday, supported by a decline in global crude oil prices.However, a stronger dollar and outflows from foreign investors capped gains in the local currency, according to forex traders.At the...

Morbi, February 16 – Gujarat's Morbi district has emerged as the world's second-largest ceramic manufacturing hub after China, with tiles produced in the town being exported to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the US, further strengthening India's position in the global ceramics trade...

Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting of Cooperation Ministers from States and Union Territories tomorrow in Gandhinagar. The Ministry of Cooperation stated that the platform will enable a comprehensive review of key initiatives, assessment of progress, exchange of...

New Delhi, February 16 The country's merchandise exports increased marginally by 0.61 per cent to USD 36.56 billion in January, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.Imports increased by 19.2 per cent to USD 71.24 billion in January this year, compared to USD 59.77 billion recorded...

New Delhi, February 15 – The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday.The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year...

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal praised the 2026-27 Union Budget as a strong foundation for a "Developed India" by 2047. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai to discuss the budget with the media, Mr. Goyal described it as a plan based on economic growth, infrastructure...

Mumbai, February 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday asserted that Maharashtra will be among the biggest beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026-27, citing provisions made for infrastructure, railways, and industry, which will have a direct impact on the state's growth.Speaking to...

February 13, New Delhi – According to an SBI Research report, India’s trade surplus with the United States could exceed $90 billion annually, driven by increasing exports and higher import potential.The agreement with the US, following a series of trade deals with the EU and the UK, places...

The 29th report on government action based on the observations of the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the Roadmap for Indian economic growth in light of global economic and geopolitical circumstances was presented in the Lok Sabha today. Arun Bharti of LJP (R) presented the report in the...

New Delhi, February 12 Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), a major FMCG company, announced on Thursday that its consolidated net profit increased by two times to ₹6,603 crore in the December quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by a one-time positive impact from the demerger of its ice cream business...

New Delhi, February 11 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged exporters to fully utilize the series of Free Trade Agreements signed with developed countries to boost the exports of goods and services."Industry must now intensify its efforts to penetrate new markets...