Trade Deal
Minister Goyal says India-US trade deal can move ahead once tariff edge is secured
Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement is finalized, but implementation depends on Washington ensuring Indian exporters retain a competitive position against rival economies.
2 min read29 Jul 2026CII director general: Indian industry has good reason to celebrate India's string of trade agreements
India is steadily forging the foreign arrangements required to fulfil its ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub. These deals afford the country an opportunity to transform market access into market power.
4 min read14 Jul 2026India-UK social security pact: How EPF savings will benefit Indian professionals working in the UK
From 15 July, the India-UK Double Contribution Convention Agreement will allow eligible Indian professionals on temporary UK assignments to continue building EPF savings in India instead of paying towards UK social security contributions.
2 min read13 Jul 2026India–UK trade deal to make imported Scotch whisky cheaper: Prices may drop 5–10% for Indian consumers
The India–UK FTA is set to come into effect on 15 July. One of the biggest takeaways for Indian consumers is the gradual reduction in prices of imported Scotch whisky and gin. Under the agreement, tariffs on imported whisky and gin will be cut from 150% to 75% initially and further reduced to 40%.
3 min read7 Jul 2026India-US trade deal to US-Iran war: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week
Indian stock market: For the week, the Sensex rose 0.39% to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty added 0.18% to end at 24,056. While some of the global triggers continue this week, read on to know what are the fresh factors to watch out for this week.
5 min read28 Jun 2026Aligning labour practices in India with international regulations will support Indian exports
America’s Section 301 proposal of a 12.5% tariff may be a sign of things to come. Globally, the use of labour-related trade barriers is set to rise. Labour audits could help defend Indian exports in such testing times.
4 min read9 Jun 2026Piyush Goyal on US Section 301: India need not worry and a trade deal is on track
India-US trade deal: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says India is keenly awaiting the kind of tariffs that will ultimately be imposed under Section 301.
2 min read8 Jun 2026Indian officials to visit Russia for talks on EAEU free trade deal
The FTA discussions will focus on easing sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical barriers to trade. The EAEU is a five-member economic bloc comprising Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia and was set up in 2015 to promote economic integration through a common market.
3 min read7 Jun 2026India, US may be in position to execute first tranche of BTA by mid-July: Piyush Goyal
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US could execute the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement by mid-July, after three days of productive negotiations in New Delhi.
2 min read5 Jun 2026American Team In Delhi, 4-Day Trade Talks Begin: Can India And U.S. Finally Seal The Deal?
India and United States have begun crucial trade talks in New Delhi, aiming to finalise an interim deal. Negotiations will focus on tariffs, market access and a broader bilateral trade agreement. The outcome could reshape economic ties as both sides navigate shifting global trade dynamics.
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