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Decoding India-UK CETA: A Calibrated Blueprint for Modern Free Trade Agreements

India–UK trade deal: How businesses stand to gain

As the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially comes into force, trade expert Agneshwar Sen analyzes how…

July 15, 2026 21:05 IST

UK raises tariff-free steel export quota for India

India and the UK have resolved steel quota issues under CETA, increasing duty-free steel export limits and negotiating carbon tax…

July 14, 2026 22:12 IST

India's edible oil import bill rebounds to $18.3 billion as global biofuel mandates spark fresh price pressures

Edible oil import volumes dip amid lower discounts

India’s edible oil imports fell 29% in June 2026 due to lower palm oil discounts from Indonesia and Malaysia, amid…

July 14, 2026 21:39 IST

Direct tax collections rise 16.4%, STT receipts jump 48%

India’s direct tax collections rose 16.4% year-on-year to Rs 6.51 lakh crore from April 1 to July 13, exceeding budget…

July 14, 2026 20:01 IST

EU export fall puts India’s carbon market design on test

Steel and aluminium exports to EU fell 24.4% in FY25; power sector, which accounts for nearly 40% of emissions, remains…

July 14, 2026 19:10 IST

WPI inflation hits 27-month high of 9.87% in June

Wholesale prices in India surged at the fastest rate in 27 months in June, driven by food, fuel, and manufacturing…

Updated: July 14, 2026 19:44 IST

New index to measure services output to be unveiled today

The Ministry of Statistics will release the Index of Services Production to track growth in India’s services sector, covering 19…

July 14, 2026 05:11 IST

Explainer: Why India needs an index of services production

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches India’s first monthly Index of Services Production (ISP), providing a vital gauge…

July 13, 2026 21:30 IST

Food inflation spikes to 5.32% in June, may continue to rise

Food inflation in India rose to 5.32% in June 2026 due to higher prices of tomatoes and ginger, with potential…

Updated: July 14, 2026 05:15 IST

June inflation rises to 18-month high of 4.38%; RBI target breached after 17 months

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, surpassing RBI’s 4% target due to higher food, fuel, and core prices.…

Updated: July 14, 2026 05:11 IST

Hormuz squeeze may add $2-3/bbl to India’s crude cost

War-risk insurance may add $200,000-500,000 per VLCC voyage; maritime costs could add $2-3 per barrel to India’s landed crude cost

Updated: July 14, 2026 05:13 IST

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Ethanol Economics Explained — Why does Made in India E20 fuel cost you more?

E20 petrol price will not decrease as the government emphasizes its role in energy security and price stability, despite lower…

July 13, 2026 05:01 IST

India-UK FTA comes into effect on July 15: GTRI explains why 99% duty-free access is only half the battle

The India-UK free trade agreement removes major tariffs for Indian exporters, but sustained growth requires improvements in testing, certification, logistics,…

July 11, 2026 19:51 IST

India-US trade: Why New Delhi wants USTR to withdraw proposed 12.5% tariff over forced labour probe

India urges the US Trade Representative to reconsider the proposed 12.5% tariff, citing insufficient legal basis and advocating for resolution…

July 11, 2026 17:06 IST

India posts world’s fastest growth in intangible investments, touches $78.2 billion: Piyush Goyal cites WIPO report

The minister attributed the growth to sustained policy reforms, digital transformation and continued support for startups under the leadership of…

July 9, 2026 16:15 IST

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Global growth slows to 3% but India remains fastest growing major economies with 6.4% forecast: IMF

Put it all together and a pattern emerges — this is a slowdown built around energy exposure, not demand collapse.

July 8, 2026 20:33 IST

Core exports, which had been declining by an average of about 2.7% a month between December and February, grew by an average of 2.8% a month between March and May, according to the report.

Factories hold, farms falter: HSBC sees uneven momentum in India’s economy

India’s manufacturing remains resilient amid rising costs and export growth, but agriculture faces pressure from a weak monsoon and strong…

July 8, 2026 09:23 IST

New Delhi to supply BrahMos, Astra missiles to Jakarta

India, Indonesia step up ties with 14 agreements.

July 7, 2026 22:20 IST

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