Five global cargo airlines, including FedEx and a DHL–Lufthansa JV, will start freighter operations at Navi Mumbai airport from May, ahead of a planned suspension of cargo-only flights at Mumbai airport from August.
3 min read11 Feb 2026Tiruppur garment exporters expect US shipments to double to ₹30,000 crore in three years following the finalisation of the India-US trade framework. The deal could create 5 lakh jobs, boost orders diverted from other countries, and drive strong growth for Tamil Nadu's textile hub.
2 min read9 Feb 2026India's commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that around half of India's auto parts exports will be tariff-exempt, while the remainder would see an 18% duty - significantly lower than the 50% tariff on all Indian items imposed by US president Donald Trump last year.
5 min read8 Feb 2026Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about the US trade deal's impact on agriculture, claiming it will increase farmers' incomes and provide greater market value.
1 min read8 Feb 2026India-US trade deal: After months of negotiations, both countries have agreed on a framework for the interim trade agreement. Here's the full list of items that will have reduced 18% reciprocal tariffs.
2 min read7 Feb 2026India-China trade swelled past $155 billion in 2025, with our deficit widening further. Can a US tariff policy reset make space to alter global trade dynamics in our favour? And what's our best strategic option for that?
1 min read5 Feb 2026Goyal said that India's approach to the India–US trade talks has been guided by a long-term strategy of diversifying sources of supply in line with changing international strategic conditions
4 min read4 Feb 2026Gokaldas Exports shares surged over 40% in two days amid hopes that the India-US trade deal will boost Indian textile exporters, particularly those with significant US market exposure.
3 min read4 Feb 2026Observers had all but given up on a trade accord with America. But wonders never cease. We needn't take Trump's wonder-evoking executive summary too literally to count on a raft of gains. The more India globalizes, the better it'll serve our economy.
3 min read4 Feb 2026The trade agreement between India and the US, confirmed by Modi and Trump, reduces tariffs significantly. However, critical questions regarding oil imports, agricultural access, and the specifics of the deal remain unanswered, creating ambiguity in future trade relations.
2 min read3 Feb 2026