Middle-East trade: India Inc faces limited impact from Iran-Israel conflict so far, says CRISIL

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has so far had a limited impact on Indian companies’ global trade exposure, but any escalation could pose risks to key sectors, CRISIL Ratings said in a report.While global crude prices have remained volatile amid the tensions between Israel and Iran, India’s direct trade with both countries is […]

Maritime boost: India’s largest port project eyes raising $ 3.5 billion debt; Vadhvan gears up for global trade role

In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just […]

India-UK FTA: Focused on doing trade deals to complement, not compete, says Goyal; ‘massive investments’ in innovation sector over the next decade

Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India is in trade dialogues with the countries with whom it does not compete rather can complement with the economies involved.Speaking at an India Global Forum session on UK-India collaboration, the minister highlighted the opportunities that trade agreements create, both for the two […]

Sealed over a chocolate ice cream! How India-UK trade deal was finalised during a walk in London’s Hyde Park, Piyush Goyal reveals

India-UK trade deal: The successful completion of FTA negotiations was confirmed by both nations on May 6. (AI image) Did you know that the India-UK trade deal was sealed during a walk in the park, and over an ice-cream? The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK reached their conclusion during an […]

US stock market today: Wall Street stays flat ahead of Fed policy call, oil dips on easing fears; global markets trade mixed

Wall Street held steady in early trading on Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with the S&P 500 flat, the Dow Jones Industrial Average unmoved, and the Nasdaq composite edging up 0.1%.Around 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.2 percent to 42,277.37, as did the broad-based […]

‘Everything on the table…’: India eyes duty cuts on both sides; seeks assurance Donald Trump-led US won’t impose additional tariffs after trade deal

For India, a primary concern revolves around the process by which the US will reduce duties. (AI image) India-US trade deal: With the Narendra Modi government and Donald Trump administration working to seal the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement at the earliest, India wants assurance that no further tariffs will be imposed.On April […]

Trade talks: US, Pakistan agree to fast-track reciprocal tariff deal, technical roadmap discussions to follow

Pakistan and the United States have agreed to intensify negotiations on reciprocal tariffs with the aim of finalising a bilateral trade deal through continued technical engagement, according to Radio Pakistan.The agreement was reached during a virtual meeting on Monday between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, where the two sides […]

‘Trade wars have no winners’: Xi Jinping on Trump’s tariffs; says ‘protectionism harms others and oneself’

China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday US President Donald Trump’s tariff imposition and said that the protectionist approach was “bound to harm others and oneself”.“Tariff wars and trade wars have no winners. Unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism are bound to harm others and oneself,” AFP quoted Xi saying, citing state media Xinhua.He was speaking at the […]

‘Dramatic decline…watch out…’: China’s exports to US dip sharply amid Trump trade war; why India needs to be on the guard

China’s shipments to India by 12.4 per cent to $11.13 billion. (AI image) Donald Trump tariff impact: China has increased its exports to countries like India amidst the ongoing trade issues with the US. According to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, China has expanded its exports to India, European Union (EU), and the […]