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While goods exports in January remained flat, shipments to Washington slipped 22% to $6.5 billion.

Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, Indian Exporters meet Commerce ministry to share concerns over UAE trade disruption, rise in freight rates

March 02, 2026 11:27 pm

Trade data showed that the UAE has emerged as India’s second-largest trade partner during the ongoing financial year after the US.

White House quietly revises India-US trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses'; tones down statement on purchase of US products worth $500 billion from India 'commits' to 'intends'

February 12, 2026 2:26 am

The mention of “certain pulses” in the White House fact sheet was a surprise for many on this side, as it was not mentioned in the joint statement announced on February 6.

US agriculture secretary signals more exports to India, fuelling import concerns

February 03, 2026 11:15 am

The Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers Movements (ICCFM), a farmers’ body, had asked the government last year to exclude all aspects of agriculture from the US trade deal in order to protect the interests of Indian farmers.

PM Narendra Modi welcomes European Council President Antonio Costa, left and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen before their meeting in New Delhi. (AP)

'Mother of all deals' India-EU FTA to boost India’s manufacturing and services sectors, strengthen investors’ confidence: PM Modi

January 28, 2026 7:29 am

The trade agreement is expected to be among the most comprehensive deals that India would sign, which could benefit India’s labour-intensive sectors, ranging from marine products, textiles, footwear and sports goods.

BC Premier calls on Mann, talks focus on trade, investment, people-to-people links

January 16, 2026 10:02 pm

BC Premier Eby David said Punjab holds a special place in the hearts of Punjabis living in British Columbia. He expressed interest in strengthening business ties and exploring cooperation in areas such as skill development and energy. Ravi Kahlon, Canadian Minister for Jobs and Economic Growth, was also a part of the delegation.

After two months, Pakistan reopens border for UN humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

December 04, 2025 1:00 pm

Routine trade between the two nations was suspended from October 11 after military clashes between the two nations prompted Islamabad to seal all routes.

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra during a press conference in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Wednesday. Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar, 01.10.2025

‘Good trade deal’ with US should ease pressure on current account, rupee: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

November 20, 2025 10:12 pm

According to the central bank chief, a trade agreement with the world’s largest economy should reduce pressure on India’s current account and the rupee’s exchange rate against the US dollar.

Jean-Pierre Landau, Associate Professor of Economics at Sciences Po, France. The former IMF and World Bank executive director in an interview with The Indian Express said while the impact of tariffs may seem limited, it could pose a lasting challenge and would be harder to reverse.

‘Geopolitical balancing shouldn’t take India too far away from West’

October 07, 2025 6:51 am

In context of the Russian oil import-related US tariffs on India, Landau said New Delhi’s evolving role as a stabilising force may bring it to act at cross purposes with the West.

Another round of next-gen reforms likely ahead of Diwali, says NITI Aayog CEO

October 06, 2025 11:38 pm

Stating that India lacks many manufacturing intermediates, he said the upcoming National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) is expected to address such issues.

USTR Jamieson Greer said the Trump administration expected to win the case but would fall back on alternative legal measures to apply tariffs if it did not. (Credit: X/@SenCapito)

America to maintain tariffs regardless of Supreme Court ruling, says US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

October 01, 2025 6:54 pm

“We feel very confident that the president’s trade policy … will win at the court,” he added. “And if it doesn’t, we’ll be able to have the same effect.”

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New India-Bangladesh immigration centre to be opened

February 17, 2016 5:05 am

Jalpaiguri, Feb 17 (ANI): A new immigration check point between India and Bangladesh is expected to boost trade and ties between the neighbours. The immigration centre would be inaugurated in Siliguri town on February 18. The new check point has been set up after fervent protests by local businessmen. The first immigration centre was opened in 1994 for trade between Bhutan and Bangladesh and in 1997 for trade between Nepal and Bangladesh