Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
During his two-day visit to Sweden, PM Modi received the Royal Order of Polar Star and engaged in talks with PM Ulf Kristersson to strengthen cooperation in technology, defense, and trade, which amounted to $7.75 billion in 2025.
2 min read10:36 PM ISTIndia’s April exports rise 14%; trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion
Despite the challenges posed by the conflict in West Asia, total merchandise exports rose to a 49-month high of $43.6 billion in April 2026, said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at Icra Ltd. This partly benefitted from higher commodity prices.
4 min read15 May 2026Xi issues Taiwan warning at summit with Trump. What it means for trade.
Trump talked about economic opportunities, and Xi held out the possibility of U.S. companies enjoying “even broader prospects in China.”
5 min read15 May 2026Small-cap stock Bajel Projects to be in focus on Thursday as company secures multiple EPC orders
Bajel Projects secured two new orders from Power Grid Corporation of India, enhancing investor interest. The projects involve a 765kV substation in Pune and a 400kV transmission line, each valued between ₹200 crore and ₹300 crore, with a 21-month execution timeline.
2 min read13 May 2026Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman bets on premium push, wider drinking 'repertoire'
As Indian consumers diversify their drinking habits, Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is poised for growth in the premium spirits market. The American company plans to bring in more products, driven by changing preferences and a desire for unique experiences.
4 min read13 May 2026India's energy illusion: why ambitious targets mean nothing without a coherent plan
Soaring crude oil prices triggered by the Israel-US-Iran war are straining India's economy, exposing its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels and a fragile energy strategy.
5 min read13 May 2026Govt hikes import duty on gold and silver. What does it mean for MCX gold, silver rates?
The Indian government has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15% to curb foreign purchases and protect foreign exchange reserves. This may dampen demand and support the rupee, but experts warn it could also lead to increased smuggling.
1 min read13 May 2026Let’s improve how we make laws and frame rules by granting regulatory impact assessments a statutory anchor
A legal framework to assess the effects of laws and rules would make India’s regulatory apparatus more evidence-based, transparent and business-friendly. In any case, new trade agreements include provisions for regulatory impact assessments (RIAs).
3 min read12 May 2026PM Modi to visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy amid Middle East war — What's in his itinerary?
PM Modi's upcoming tour will strengthen India's ties with Europe and the Nordic region, focusing on trade worth USD 19 billion by 2024 and investment opportunities.
6 min read11 May 2026FTAs and industrial policy must move in tandem to boost growth, says commerce secretary
Rajesh Agarwal calls for aligned trade and industrial strategies to fix the export-import gap, while the DPIIT prepares a global ‘Made in India’ branding push.
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