Export
Pakistan transit curbs force Indian exporters to reroute Afghanistan exports through Dubai
Pakistan's closure of the Wagah-Attari transit route has pushed Indian exporters to reroute Afghanistan-bound goods through Dubai, causing official trade data to understate the real scale of India-Afghanistan commerce.
4 min read2 Jul 2026US-Iran peace deal seen boosting India-GCC trade, exporters eye logistics relief
The return of peace in West Asia is expected to revive India's exports to the region in the coming months by restoring confidence in shipping through the reopened Strait of Hormuz. Sectors including textiles, engineering goods, food items, pharma and leather are likely to benefit.
4 min read16 Jun 2026Trump Tariff Refund Battle Intensifies: Will Indian Exporters Get Their Money Back?
Indian exporters are racing to recover millions paid under tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s administration after a US Supreme Court ruling declared them illegal. But fresh legal challenges are clouding refund timelines, leaving companies uncertain over when—or if—their money will be returned.
2 Jun 2026Govt imposes export duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel, jet fuel exports
The export levies were originally introduced on 27 March in a bid to ensure domestic availability of petroleum products by disincentivizing exports in the backdrop of the West Asia crisis.
1 min read15 May 2026Mint Explainer | Is India's wheat export push a good idea?
India has reopened wheat exports amid a record surplus to ease excess supply and support farm prices. By offloading stocks, it aims to boost farmer incomes without stoking inflation, as ample buffer reserves and policy flexibility help keep domestic supply stable.
3 min read23 Apr 2026Govt doubles down on wheat exports, clears extra 2.5 million tonnes
The decision is expected to enhance market liquidity, facilitate efficient stock management, and prevent distress sales during the peak arrival season, the government said on Monday.
2 min read20 Apr 2026As war hits trade, Bihar, UP wheat farmers take to border routes
The West Asia war is impacting India's wheat exports, prompting a shift to land-border markets such as Nepal and Bangladesh. This shift could benefit farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by improving prices as logistical costs decrease.
4 min read19 Mar 2026A bitter harvest for wheat as war pops export dreams
High global prices, good harvest - For India's wheat sector, the stage was set for an ambitious return to world markets. However, the West Asia war was a bold from the blue, disrupting logistics and upsetting export plans.
3 min read8 Mar 2026Maharashtra beats Tamil Nadu as India's most export-ready state
Maharashtra has surpassed Tamil Nadu as India's most export-ready state, according to Niti Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024. The report highlights Maharashtra's strong economic performance and diverse export portfolio.
2 min read14 Jan 2026India’s exports to the US recover in October after four-month slump
India's exports to the US rose to $6.3 billion in October, marking a 14.5% increase from September, despite broader declines in exports. Overall exports dropped 11.8% year-on-year, with engineering goods and textiles facing significant downturns due to tariffs and weak global demand.
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