India and the UK have finished talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, bringing in new rules to help trade and stop unfair use of tariff benefits. A key change is the “coequal rule” under product origin rules. This means...

India has made progress in its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR) published on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, India now ranks 99th out of 167 countries. This is a...

S&P Global has raised India’s economic growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.5%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.3%. The revised outlook reflects growing confidence in the Indian economy’s ability to navigate global...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised Indian exporters for their strong performance, even as global trade faces many problems. Speaking at the India Exim Bank Trade Conclave, she said India’s export growth of 6.3% is higher than the...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to quickly reduce the backlog of complaints in systems like CPGRAMS and e-Nivaran. While leading a meeting with senior Income Tax officials, she said that...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 105 new development projects worth over ₹18,600 crore during his visit to Odisha. The projects cover key areas like drinking water, irrigation, healthcare, roads, bridges, highways, and railway...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his first-ever official visit to Croatia, marking a historic moment in India-Croatia relations. His visit included high-level meetings and set the stage for stronger strategic cooperation between the two...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the first time during the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, after Carney recently took office. Both leaders agreed to restart trade talks between India and Canada....

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world’s biggest shipping companies, will soon invest in an Indian logistics startup. This step is part of MOL’s plan to expand into new areas beyond shipping. Recently, MOL also put...

India’s trade in May 2025 remained steady, showing resilience even as global conditions stayed uncertain. According to trade experts, total exports, including both goods and services, grew by 2.8% to USD 71.12 billion, compared to USD 69.20...