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.
Indian exporters can help New Zealand cut China dependence, boost shipments: GTRI
GI tag, carbon tax & intellectual property rights on top for India in January trade talks with EU
3 months ago
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.
Deal with it! When Trump said no, India said yes
3 months ago
India aced trade deals in 2025. The nation resisted US tariff pressure, refusing coercive timelines. Instead, India secured agreements with New Zealand, Oman, and the United Kingdom. This demonstrated a confident strategy of prioritizing national interest and long-term goals. India diversified partnerships, enhancing strategic autonomy in a fragmented global trade landscape.
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.
On a proforma basis, APSEZ has revised its FY26 EBITDA guidance to ?22,350–23,350 crore from ?21,000–22,000 crore earlier. Cargo volume guidance has been increased to 545–555 million metric tonnes from 505–515 million tonnes. The company said it remains on track to reach 1 billion tonnes of cargo throughput by 2030.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone completes NQXT Australia acquisition to boost global port footprint
3 months ago
Adani Ports has acquired NQXT Australia. This move boosts its international operations and cargo handling goals. The deal received necessary approvals. NQXT is expected to contribute significantly to Adani Ports’ future earnings. The Australian terminal offers strong EBITDA margins and stable cash flows. Adani Ports plans to expand NQXT’s capacity. This acquisition enhances its position […]
ET Analysis| India has signed a flurry of trade accords, but do they deliver the goods?
3 months ago
India is actively signing trade pacts with countries like New Zealand, Oman, and the UK. These agreements aim to boost exports and deepen economic ties. While India has a trade surplus with some partners like Mauritius and SAFTA, it faces deficits with others such as Asean, South Korea, Japan, and the UAE.
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.