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India to stop SCADA imports beyond 2030; local content still below 20%

India plans to end imports of SCADA systems for the power sector by 2030, focusing on indigenous development of hardware…

August 25, 2026 22:57 IST

Used clothes to Thai pet food: What fine print of India’s import bill tells about its economy

India imported nearly $85 million in used clothing, $31.4 million in saffron, and $947 million in tur dal in 2025-26.…

Updated: August 24, 2026 22:25 IST

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Cheap Chinese imports vs Make in India: The trade battle India may face next

India wants to build a bigger manufacturing base but China is facing the opposite problem of too much production and…

August 22, 2026 19:16 IST

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Why India suddenly needs sugar imports after almost a decade: Is ethanol to blame?

India has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar until October 31, 2026 — the first…

August 21, 2026 20:00 IST

Government mulls duty-free sugar imports

The government plans measures to pre-empt sugar price spikes during the festive season by allowing limited duty-free imports, curbing stock…

Updated: August 19, 2026 06:15 IST

India has the rare earths. China still makes the magnets that power its defence

India has substantial rare-earth resources but lacks the integrated industrial capacity to convert them into high-performance magnets at scale. Bridging…

August 6, 2026 05:33 IST

Government Identifies Over 300 Imported Products for Domestic Manufacturing to Cut Import Reliance: DPIIT

Import substitution policy to get a leg up, 200 more items earmarked for local production

More schemes are being planned based on the PLI learnings, says DPIIT secretary

Updated: July 31, 2026 06:28 IST

India’s Q1 FY27 Gold Import Bill Surges 47% to $11 Billion Despite Tariffs

Gold import bill stays elevated in Q1 despite duty hike

Volumes steady; Silver shipments fall 72%

July 15, 2026 19:38 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

Fuel prices may come down by August, but don't expect relief just yet

Oil and gas imports to keep rising for two decades despite India’s renewables push: Kotak

India’s energy import bill is set to rise to $300 billion annually by the 2050s despite rapid EV and renewable…

June 22, 2026 16:44 IST

Auto Majors Alarm Over Missing Localisation Norms in ₹9,585-Crore ‘Naya Safar’ Scheme

Industry flags import concerns in Rs 9,585-crore NCR vehicle replacement plan

Domestic truck and bus manufacturers warn that the newly approved ₹9,585-crore Naya Safar commercial vehicle replacement scheme lacks domestic value-addition…

June 17, 2026 18:17 IST