German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that concluding the negotiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is essential to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, while describing India as a "desired partner" and a "par
Discussions centred on the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides underlining the importance of protecting the interests of farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), while enabling Indian industries to integrate more deeply into global supply chains.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and European Union Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based trading system and a modern economic partnership during high-level talks in Brussels.
Speaking to ANI on global supply chains, Julian Popov, Former Minister of Bulgaria and Senior Fellow at Strategic Perspectives, said, "Oil markets are adapting to uncertainty, and conflicts aren't significantly impacting prices."
The ongoing crisis involving Venezuela is unlikely to have a significant impact on global prices of gold, silver and crude oil, as the country has already been under sanctions for several years and plays a limited role in formal global supply chains, experts said while reacting to the rec
"Our refined copper balance for 2026 is now showing a deficit of around 600kt for 2026, following a deficit of around 200kt in 2025", the report stated.
Copper prices are expected to extend their bull run into the first half of 2026, supported by persistent global supply constraints, limited new mine capacity and a recovery in demand across key consuming sectors, analysts and industry participants said.
Deccan Gold Mines said the investment aligns with its long-term strategy to build a diversified international portfolio focused on minerals essential to modern industrial economies.
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with IP Bazzaar, hosted Tech Talk, a high-level, closed-door roundtable discussion on the theme "Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty and Value Chains" last week here in the national capital.
India has taken another significant step towards deepening its integration with global supply chains by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, a move expected to expand bilateral trade, strengthen MSME-led exports and enhance India's energy security, accordi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading Indian speciality chemicals company, today announced it has secured multiple long-term supply contracts for key chemical commodities, including Methanol and Toluene, with globally leading manufacturers and s
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd., located in Boisar, Maharashtra, India, has taken a bold step towards sustainable manufacturing with its 'Near Zero' Initiative. The initiative is a major step in Viraj's long-term strategy to integrate sustainability into t