Category : Trade & Export


Vande Bharat, Rajdhani trains delayed due to fog, track work

Dense fog in North India and ongoing safety work in Odisha cause major delays for premium trains like Vande Bharat and Tejas Rajdhani. Passengers face inconvenience as multiple long-distance trains run hours behind schedule. Get the latest updates.

Trichy MP Meets FM Sitharaman for Dry Port Approval

Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a formal willingness letter for a Trichy dry port to boost regional exports. Learn about the project's benefits.

Indian Businesses See US Tariffs as Strategic Cost

Despite new US tariffs, some Indian exporters in sectors like chemicals and engineering find them manageable. They cite strategic market access and competitive advantages as key reasons. Explore the nuanced impact on India-US trade.

India Secures Soy Oil Ahead of Palm Price Surge

Indian buyers secure massive South American soybean oil volumes for 2026, anticipating palm oil shortages from Indonesia's biodiesel push and weaker sunflower harvests. Get the full analysis.

MP Demands Ban on Duty-Free Arecanut Imports

Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta calls for a ban on duty-free arecanut imports, citing data showing Bhutan and Myanmar dominate shipments. Read his full demand and the potential impact on local farmers.

India's Defence Firms Grow 8.2% as China's Arms Revenues Fall

Global arms revenues hit a record $679 billion in 2024. While India's top firms saw steady growth, China's revenues dropped sharply due to corruption scandals and delays. Explore the shifting balance of power in Asia's defence industry.

Darjeeling Mandarin Orange Awarded Coveted GI Tag

Darjeeling's famed Mandarin Orange receives the Geographical Indication tag, protecting its unique identity and boosting prospects for local farmers in West Bengal. Discover what this means for the region's economy.

India Manufacturing PMI Slows as US Tariffs Pinch

India's manufacturing sector growth slowed in November, with PMI hitting a nine-month low of 56.6. Business confidence slumped amid US tariff impact and global competition. Read the full analysis.

China Export Controls Hit EU Firms, Cost Over €250M

New EU Chamber survey reveals Chinese export controls force European firms to rethink operations, with one facing €250M+ costs. A third plan to shift sourcing away from China. Read the full impact analysis.

India's Rare-Earth Magnet Challenge: Beyond Raw Materials

India now produces rare-earth metals but still imports advanced magnets from China. This structural vulnerability in EV and green tech supply chains demands a strategic, wide-angle policy response. Read the analysis.

Indian IT H-1B approvals drop 70% since 2015

Top 7 Indian IT firms see only 4,573 H-1B petitions approved for FY2025 - a 70% decline from 2015. TCS emerges as sole Indian company in top 5 US H-1B employers. Read the full analysis.

COVID Ends Secret India-Bangladesh E-commerce

The pandemic halted an informal cross-border e-commerce network between India and Bangladesh that had flourished for years. Discover how this underground trade route operated and its economic impact.

India mulls QCO on food processing machines

India plans Quality Control Orders for food processing machinery to curb substandard Chinese imports, boost safety, and reduce 41% import dependency. Read more.

Bengaluru Railway Division Holds User Meeting

Bengaluru Railway Division reviewed passenger facilities, digital initiatives and infrastructure development in recent user meeting chaired by ADRM Parikshit Mohanpuria.

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