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EU-India FTA offers sector-level gains despite limited near-term macro imp
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will mark a major shift in global trade realignment amid rising protectionism, according to a Goldman Sachs report.
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CSIS expert calls India-EU FTA "a celebration", highlights shift in PM Mod
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The defining moment of this shift is the 2026 conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, described as a "mother of all deals," marking a move away from inward-looking policies toward deep integration with key Western economies.
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Trump arrives in Zurich "late" due to technical snag on Air Force One befo
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump arrived in Zurich to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos after a delayed flight. His visit comes amid tensions with Europe over his Greenland push and tariff threats. Trump will address the forum today and promote his "Board of Peace."
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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 must accelerate deep manufacturing to build resilience against tarif
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He said the best approach is to focus inward over the next half-decade and promote deep manufacturing in the country.
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"Very important milestone for our country, continent...": South African Mi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mbangiseni David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa, spoke about the upcoming G20 Summit, which the country is set to host, calling it a milestone. He called for solidarity in the face of rising unilateralism and protectionism.
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Emerging tech a necessity today; Govt committed to integrating it into sec
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The scope of cutting-edge tech is very restricted. Sometimes, some countries resort to protectionism when it comes to disruptive technologies. Sometimes, they do not share information with other countries. India has challenged these limitations. We have shown that if our intentions are c
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India must shift to high-value, tech-intensive manufacturing to boost expo
Updated : 5 months ago IST
India must pivot toward high-value, technology-intensive manufacturing to sustain export growth and shield its economy from global demand shocks, according to a report by consulting firm Forvis Mazars India.
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"Our movie-making business has been stolen": Trump announces 100% tariff o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, claiming that America's film industry had been "stolen" by overseas players.
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Former Ambassador Seshadri outlines global trade challenges, US tariffs an
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Ambassador V S Seshadri, speaking at IIULER Goa as part of the MEA Distinguished Lecture Series, outlined global trade challenges, highlighting US unilateral tariffs, China's economic strategies, EU protectionism, and India's limited trade share, while stressing India's four-pronged s
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Trump's new H-1B firewall expands US protectionism against India, threat t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.
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In today's era of terrorism, self-reliance in defence is not merely option
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his address at a Defence Conclave with the theme 'Warfare in the 21st Century' in New Delhi, stated that in today's era of terrorism, pandemics and regional conflicts, self-reliance in defence is not merely an option, but a condition for survival and pr
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