India, Nigeria agree to early conclusion of local currency settlement system agreement

India and Nigeria have agreed to conclude a local currency settlement system agreement to strengthen economic ties. The agreement, signed during a joint session of the India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee, aims to promote the use of the Indian Rupee and Nigerian Naira for cross-border transactions. The agreement will enhance bilateral trade and mutually beneficial investments […]

India aims to boost exports through e-commerce hubs. Collaboration with ministries and industry experts to enhance export opportunities. E-commerce expected to drive India’s merchandise exports to USD 1 trillion by 2030.

Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan aim to bolster transit infrastructure, connecting with India via Iran’s Chabahar Port. Key officials met in Kabul, stressing the need for traffic flow reorientation and infrastructure development. They highlighted the importance of the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan route within the International North-South Transport Corridor, agreeing to form a working group for implementation.

In April, India increased imports of Russian oil while decreasing imports from Iraq and Saudi Arabia, according to preliminary data from Kpler and LSEG. Despite geopolitical tensions, Russia remained India’s top oil supplier. Indian refiners boosted overall oil purchases by 13-17% but reduced imports from Iraq by 20-23%. Russia’s oil imports are projected to decrease […]

The government is evaluating ways to enhance export competitiveness by examining the export credit landscape. Seeking insights from exporters, it aims to address challenges and improve access to financial resources crucial for international trade. With a focus on reducing the cost of export credit, officials are studying best practices from other countries. This initiative comes […]

FIEO warns of geopolitical tension impact on 2024-25 exports due to global demand. Outbound shipments fell by 3.11% in 2023-24, imports over 8% to USD 677.24 billion. Key factors include freight rates, inflation, and interest rates.

Goldman Sachs predicts that India’s services exports will rise to $800 billion by 2030, up from $340 billion in 2023. This growth is expected to make India’s external sector more resilient to supply-side shocks and reduce rupee volatility. The country’s foreign trade policy aims to achieve $1 trillion in service exports by 2030. The report […]

India’s reliance on Chinese industrial products like telecom, machinery, and electronics has increased in the last 15 years. China’s share in India’s imports imports of these goods has surged from 21 percent to 30 percent. Beyond economic concerns, the rise raises concerns about potential impacts on national security, broadening the scope of the issue beyond […]

The Indian government has authorized the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision stems from lower estimated Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, along with heightened international demand. The National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) will oversee onion exports, sourcing […]

India and Oman have annual trade of less than $13 billion, but the relationship is important for New Delhi as the Gulf nation is a gateway to the narrow Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran, a major transit point for global oil shipments.