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India, US representatives hold positive meeting on trade deal, vow to inte
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A team of United States officials led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, Brendan Lynch, had "positive and forward-looking" discussions on Tuesday with the officials from India's Department of Commerce and it was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early c
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India in talks with nearly a dozen nations for trade agreement including U
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to official updates from the commerce ministry, the country has accelerated discussions on free trade agreements (FTAs) with key partners across multiple regions.
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India's August exports jump over 9%, imports fall 7%; trade deficit narrow
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in August 2025 were reported at USD 69.16 billion, marking a 9.34 per cent rise on a yearly basis, data from the Union Commerce Ministry showed on Monday. The total exports in August 2024 were pegged at USD 63.25 billion.
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Domestic steel industry needs to maintain global standards to become world
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the ISA Steel Conclave at New Delhi on Tuesday, Joint Secretary in the Commerce Ministry, Vimal Anand, said, "If we want to reach the top, we have to pay attention to global standards and sustainability goals."
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Bangladesh allows export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa to India ahead of Durga
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The government has taken a policy decision to conditionally export 1,200 (one thousand two hundred) metric tons of Hilsa to India on the occasion of Durga Puja in the current year 2025," Bangladesh Commerce Ministry said in a notification late on Monday.
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Union Sports Minister Mandaviya pitches for 'Garv Se Swadeshi' at first-ev
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India reaffirmed its commitment to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the sports sector as Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave held in New Delhi on Saturday.
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US tariffs to impact Indian exports in short term; Govt fast-tracking expo
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commerce Ministry on Thursday said the recent imposition of 50 per cent tariffs by the United States will have a short-term impact on India's exports, particularly in sectors such as textiles, chemicals, and machinery. However, it asserted that the long-term effect on overall trade an
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India and Eurasian Economic Union sign Terms of Reference to launch FTA ne
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ToR was signed by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Ajay Bhadoo, and Deputy Director, Trade Policy Department, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), Mikhail Cherekaev, the commerce ministry said in the statement.
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Bangladesh targets USD 63.5 billion exports of goods and services in 2025-
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In the last fiscal year, Bangladesh earned USD 50 billion, which is about 97% of the target and 8.58% more than the previous fiscal year 2023-24, Bangladesh Commerce Ministry said in a statement.
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"Economic blackmail to bully India into unfair trade deal": Rahul Gandhi o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the United States for imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil, terming it "economic blackmail" to bully New Delhi into an unfair trade deal.
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Commerce Ministry holds meeting with textiles, leather, footwear industry
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday held an industry interaction with stakeholders from the textiles, leather and footwear sector in New Delhi to discuss the opportunities created by India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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Commerce Ministry highlights key initiatives to boost India's trade and st
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, has unveiled a series of significant initiatives taken over the past week, aimed at strengthening India's trade ecosystem.
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