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Marginal Gain for Indian Spices, But Major Agri-Exports Remain Excluded

Farm exports to get modest gain from US tariff waiver

The US President’s decision to exempt commodities like coffee, tea, tropical fruits, and spices from reciprocal tariffs will provide only…

Updated: November 17, 2025 07:58 IST

India Accelerates FTA Talks with Chile and Peru

India, Chile to hold fourth round of FTA talks next month

India is intensifying negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Chile and Peru, scheduling a fourth round with Chile next…

November 16, 2025 20:36 IST

RBI’s defence of rupee gets aggressive

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has aggressively shifted its stance, intervening heavily since mid-October

November 16, 2025 19:15 IST

Focus Shifts Beyond Oil to Local Currency Payments, Logistics, and Non-Tariff Barriers

India, Russia-led Eurasian union review FTA talks

Discussions in Moscow centered on resolving critical issues like local currency payments, logistics bottlenecks, and easing non-tariff barriers (NTBs)

November 16, 2025 18:54 IST

Defying claims of a substantial curtailment, India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in October

India’s Russian oil imports up 11% on month in October despite Trump rhetoric

While private refiners drove the bulk of purchases, state-owned refineries nearly doubled their volumes.

November 16, 2025 18:44 IST

Food ministry recommends lifting over 3 years ban on wheat products export

The Food Ministry has proposed lifting the May 2022 export ban on wheat-based products (like flour, maida, sooji) by initially…

Updated: November 15, 2025 01:36 IST

RBI Resumes G-Sec Purchase After Six Months

RBI resumes bond buy after 6 months, yield softens

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) net bought Rs 12,470 crore worth of Government Securities (G-Secs) in the week ended…

Updated: November 15, 2025 15:00 IST

India should lead reform process at WTO: DG

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called on India to leverage its fast-growing economy and credibility to lead WTO reform

November 15, 2025 00:17 IST

RBI Announces Major Trade Relief for Exporters

RBI steps in with relief measures for tariff-hit exporters

To cushion exporters from global trade disruptions, the RBI issued the Trade Relief Measures Directions, 2025

November 14, 2025 23:33 IST

US tariff likely to be lowered to 15-20%: Economists

Economists anticipate a reduction in US tariffs on Indian exports to 15%-20% by year-end, driven by India’s moderated oil imports…

November 14, 2025 20:55 IST

India's WPI Inflation Re-enters Negative Zone at 27-Month Low of -1.21% on Falling Food, Fuel Prices

Wholesale inflation drops to 27-month low of -1.21% in October

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation fell to a 27-month low of -1.21% in October, re-entering negative territory primarily due…

November 14, 2025 19:22 IST

Trust is the New Currency': Piyush Goyal Touts India's Expanding FTAs and Global Reliability at CII Summit

India’s trust-based diplomacy paying dividends

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlights India’s trust-based diplomacy, expanding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and role as a reliable global partner…

November 14, 2025 18:40 IST