Jewellery, rugs and toys power creative goods’ export surge

India’s creative goods exports saw a significant rise in the first seven months of FY26. Fashion accessories, jewellery, carpets, and toys led this growth. The UAE emerged as the primary destination for these shipments. This expansion highlights India’s growing role in the global creative industry. Crafts and design manufacturing showed strong performance. Lab-grown diamonds are […]

India’s exports are set to reach USD 850 billion in 2025-26. This growth faces headwinds from rising protectionism and weakening global demand. New climate-linked trade barriers, like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, will also impact trade. The government is urged to review Free Trade Agreements to boost exports and integrate Indian firms into global […]

Indian exporters across various sectors have significant potential to increase shipments to New Zealand, helping the island nation reduce its reliance on China. Despite a bilateral free trade agreement, India’s current share in New Zealand’s imports is minimal across key categories like agriculture, petroleum, and apparel, indicating a largely untapped market.

India’s trade focus must shift from signing new deals to maximising existing free trade agreements for export growth, especially in electronics, engineering, and textiles. Facing a challenging global trade environment with rising protectionism and new climate barriers, the nation’s export success in 2026 hinges on domestic execution, including quality upgrades and cost reduction, rather than […]

India and the European Union are set for crucial trade talks in early January. Discussions will cover geographical indications, critical mineral exports, and the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism. India’s steel export concerns are also on the agenda. Officials are working towards a swift agreement.

India has granted New Zealand market access for apples under a new trade pact. The agreement includes safeguards to protect local farmers. A concessional duty applies only to a specific quota. Imports beyond this quota will face the full existing duty.

India has announced reforms to simplify import quality checks, reducing paperwork and inspection times. This move addresses U.S. concerns about burdensome requirements and aims to accelerate trade processes. The reforms are part of ongoing trade discussions between India and Washington.

The India-US relationship, once envisioned as a natural alliance, has become unpredictable, oscillating between warmth and confrontation. Despite public bonhomie and early trade discussions, sharp trade actions and mixed geopolitical signals have strained ties, driven by domestic US politics and strategic interests.

India is in active trade talks with the United States. The goal is to regain better market access for Indian exporters. Discussions aim to conclude soon. This development comes as the US imposed tariffs on Indian goods. India’s ambitious export target for 2030 faces global trade uncertainties. However, efforts continue to achieve significant export growth.

India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement. This pact will boost financial services cooperation. It includes new rules for digital payments, fintech, data transfer, and back-office services. The agreement aims to make India a global fintech hub. It will also encourage more investment and business presence between the two nations.