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GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India's trad
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggest trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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Trade deals hinge on policy convergence, not leader-level symbolism, says
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Major trade agreements hinge largely on policy convergence between the parties and the stakeholders involved, and not leader-level symbolism, asserted India-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claims that the Bilateral Tra
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India unaffected by US action on Venezuela due to limited trade: GTRI
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact for India, asserted India-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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Indian steel exporters to Europe may have to cut prices by 15-22% as carbo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian steel and aluminium exporters are likely to face sharp pricing pressure in the European market from January 1, 2026, as every shipment entering the European Union will carry a carbon cost under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), according to a report by Global Trade Res
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With more than 18 FTAs so far, India must shift focus to deliver export ga
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already signed and more likely in 2026, India's priority must now move from negotiating new deals to ensuring existing FTAs translate into real export gains, particularly in electronics, engineering and textiles, highlighted a report by the Global Trade R
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India may miss the USD 1 trillion export target of FY26 as shipments lose
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is unlikely to achieve the ambitious target of USD 1 trillion in exports of goods and services in FY26, with global slowdown and protectionism weighing on merchandise shipments, economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Shrivastava told ANI on Wednesday.
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India-NZ FTA has unlocked export potential in sectors currently dominated
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China currently dominate New Zealand's import basket, accounting for over USD 10 billion of the country's imports, while India's exports remain relatively small at just USD 711 million in FY2025, despite India being a major global exporter across several product categories, according to a re
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India-New Zealand FTA signals cooperation deeper than major trade deal: GT
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a framework for deeper cooperation rather than a major trade breakthrough, with its real impact depending on how both countries strengthen practical economic links beyond tariff reductions, said the Global Trade Research Initiative
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Sharp fall, then partial recovery, 85% of India's exports to US show diffe
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's exports to the US between May and November 2025 followed a clear two-phase pattern, first a sharp fall until September, followed by a partial recovery by November, according to an analysis by trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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India's trade deficit with China set to widen despite recent export spikes
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's trade deficit with China is expected to widen further, even as exports to the neighbouring country have shown sharp but volatile spikes this year, according to a study by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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India-Oman FTA likely to boost industrial exports as current tariffs range
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The proposed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to significantly boost India's industrial exports, as import duties in Oman currently range from zero to as high as 100 per cent on select products, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Init
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Mexico's tariff hike to hit 75% of India's exports from January 2026: GTRI
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mexico's decision to sharply raise import duties on goods from countries without a free-trade agreement will significantly disrupt India's exports beginning January 1, 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
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