FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’ – Times of India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) prioritize domestic industry interests through extensive stakeholder consultations, carefully balancing offensive and defensive needs. He emphasized pursuing trade pacts with complementary economies, ensuring national and public interests are upheld. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India is shaping its…

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Iran-Israel war escalation: Experts warn of cascading impact on India’s trade with West Asia; crude prices, exports at risk – Times of India

Iran-Israel war escalation: Experts warn of cascading impact on India’s trade with West Asia; crude prices, exports at risk – Times of India

The escalating war between Iran and Israel could have wide-ranging repercussions for India’s trade with the broader West Asian region, experts warned, citing early signs of export disruptions and heightened shipping and insurance risks.The conflict has already started impacting India’s trade with Iran and Israel, and any further escalation could endanger exports to countries such…

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BRICS summit in Rio: Bloc may push trade in local currencies, countries differ on common currency; India says discussions still at ‘early stage’ – Times of India

BRICS summit in Rio: Bloc may push trade in local currencies, countries differ on common currency; India says discussions still at ‘early stage’ – Times of India

Ahead of the July 6–7 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, senior diplomats from leading member nations said the grouping is likely to intensify efforts toward settling trade in national currencies, even as they ruled out any imminent move toward a unified BRICS currency.At a conference co-hosted by the Embassy of Brazil and Centre for…

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Maritime boost: India’s largest port project eyes raising $ 3.5 billion debt; Vadhvan gears up for global trade role – Times of India

Maritime boost: India’s largest port project eyes raising $ 3.5 billion debt; Vadhvan gears up for global trade role – Times of India

In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just…

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Pakistan Army Chief meets Donald Trump, discusses trade, cryptocurrency and AI

Pakistan Army Chief meets Donald Trump, discusses trade, cryptocurrency and AI

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met with US President Donald Trump. They discussed India-Pakistan relations, Iran-Israel, minerals, trade, cryptocurrency, and AI. The meeting, which took place before any interaction with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, raises questions about Pakistan’s democracy and the US stance on Pakistan’s military establishment. Source link

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India and Canada to reinstate High Commissioners, restart trade talks | India News – Times of India

India and Canada to reinstate High Commissioners, restart trade talks | India News – Times of India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and PM Modi After nearly 2 years of diplomatic hostilities over the killing of a Khalistan separatist, India and Canada took the first step towards restoration of normalcy in ties as PM Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney agreed to an early return of high commissioners and resumption…

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US stock market today: Wall Street stays flat ahead of Fed policy call, oil dips on easing fears; global markets trade mixed – Times of India

US stock market today: Wall Street stays flat ahead of Fed policy call, oil dips on easing fears; global markets trade mixed – Times of India

Wall Street held steady in early trading on Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with the S&P 500 flat, the Dow Jones Industrial Average unmoved, and the Nasdaq composite edging up 0.1%.Around 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.2 percent to 42,277.37, as did the broad-based…

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India-US trade: Merchandise exports to Washington up 16.9%; imports dip to .62 billion in May – Times of India

India-US trade: Merchandise exports to Washington up 16.9%; imports dip to $3.62 billion in May – Times of India

India’s merchandise exports to the United States grew by 16.93% year-on-year in May, reaching $8.83 billion. Imports from the US, on the contrary, dipped 5.76% to $3.62 billion, according to data released by the commerce ministry.The upward trend continued into the April–May period, with exports to the US climbing 21.78% to $17.25 billion. Imports during…

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