India to oppose negotiating mandate for non-trade issues at WTO ministerial

India is engaging with the EU on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and preparing the domestic industry to comply with the norms. It opposes non-trade issues at the WTO. India insists that measures to combat climate change should not violate WTO rules or restrict international trade.

The government on Wednesday said it has directed the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) to maintain a moratorium on insurance rates for Indian exporters in the wake of the Red Sea crisis. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said that the ECGC continues to provide insurance coverage to exporters. She said that […]

India is nearing the completion of a groundbreaking trade agreement that may result in several European nations investing up to $100 billion over a span of 15 years. The European Free Trade Association, consisting of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, has pledged to make investments in India as part of a trade deal currently in […]

The high-level inter-ministerial group on the Red Sea crisis, chaired by commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal, convenes to address shipment delays and rising cargo transport costs. Officials from various ministries will discuss measures to support exporters and ensure adequate credit flow. While India’s exports remain unaffected for now, diversion of shipping routes via the Cape of […]

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed Finance professional Sharad Bhandari as its Chief Representative for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a bid to enhance economic ties. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, Bhandari brings extensive expertise in advising businesses in the UAE, Middle East, and the UK. As the Managing […]

On Monday, financial services secretary Vivek Joshi held a review meeting to address banking and insurance related issues faced by exporters and importers. “To ensure a seamless process, banks were advised to engage with clients to expedite resolution of their problems while appropriately examining compliance requirements,” the ministry noted in a statement.

India’s crude oil imports from Russia dropped for the second consecutive month in January, reaching their lowest level in a year. However, experts believe that India’s long-term demand for Russian crude remains strong. The decline in Russian imports was offset by increased sourcing from Iraq, while supplies from Saudi Arabia also decreased.

India’s palm oil imports fell to a three-month low in January as refiners increased buying of rival soyoil due to negative refining margins for crude palm oil (CPO). Lower purchases by India, the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils, could keep palm oil inventories elevated in top producers Indonesia and Malaysia and weigh on benchmark […]

There is no adverse impact on India’s exports and imports so far due to the Red Sea crisis, an official said. The transportation cost has increased as shippers take a longer route, but volume terms remain unaffected. However, exporters are concerned about the significant jump in freight cost and the potential impact on India’s exports. […]

India is seeking greater market access for specific products like steel, rice, and shrimp in negotiations with South Korea for the upgradation of their existing free trade agreement, officially known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India has raised concerns about Korean firms not purchasing Indian steel and is demanding better market access for […]