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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated today that zero defects, zero impact, and equal opportunities for all are the key pillars of the country's growth story. Speaking at the plenary session of the National Quality Conclave 2026 virtually in New Delhi, Mr. Goyal said that these...

New Delhi, February 21 Reducing the US's reciprocal tariff on India from 25 per cent to 10 per cent will significantly improve the competitiveness of labor-intensive sectors in the US, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering, textiles, and jewelry.This is a major setback for US...

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 The vibrant cultural heritage and tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh will be showcased here in the national capital at the "Festival of Arunachal", starting February 21.Scheduled to take place at Dilli Haat, the two-day festival aims to present the rich traditions of...

Washington, Feb 19 – The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh momentum into the broader strategic partnership, a former US Commerce Department official...

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...

Wholesale inflation in India showed a moderate increase in January 2026. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the annual inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 1.81 percent in January 2026. The increase in wholesale inflation was mainly driven...

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...

Kochi, February 15 A two-day international buyer-seller meet will be held here from February 17 to open global market avenues for products of Kerala's MSMEs, the State Industries Department said.Titled TRADEX KERALA 2026, the event is expected to be attended by around 30 buyers from over 20...

Bhubaneswar, February 14 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo inaugurated the Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela on Saturday, which marks the celebration of the state's rich heritage in the handloom and handicraft sector.Singh Deo said the primary objective of the fair is to enhance the economic...

Dhaka, February 13 Tarique Rahman, who lived in London in self-exile for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh, with the party founded by his father set to return to power after a 20-year gap.The 60-year-old leader's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 209 out of 297...

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...

Nuremberg, February 11 India has always negotiated with a "clear mindset" on sectors that are "very" sensitive for the country in trade agreements, and has protected all those key segments under the interim trade agreement with the US, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.He also said that...

New Delhi, February 9 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives of export promotion councils and industry associations on February 11 here, amid the finalization of trade pacts with the US and the European Union, an official said on Monday.The meeting...

New Delhi, February 9 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a meeting with representatives from export promotion councils and industry associations on February 11 here, amidst the finalization of trade agreements with the US and the European Union, an official said on Monday...

New Delhi, February 9 The finalization of a framework for signing a trade agreement between India and the US has provided immediate certainty and predictability to domestic exporters regarding tariffs, experts say.According to the framework, the US will reduce reciprocal tariffs on India to 18...