India to sustain exports growth despite global challenges, Budget provides strong foundation: Piyush Goyal

India sustains export growth despite global challenges arising from conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war. The Budget lays a strong foundation for economic growth. Geopolitical complexities and conflicts reshape globalization. Wars and crises disrupt global supply chains, impacting India’s exports and logistics. The Budget focuses on every section of society, with announcements on e-mobility promotion and […]

Government approved the signing and ratification of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement is expected to facilitate and encourage investments between the two nations. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi.

The first half of 2023 saw a $13.3 billion influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan. The Netherlands, the US, Switzerland, Russia, China, South Korea, Belgium, France, UAE, and Luxembourg emerged as the top contributors. Astana is keen for increased investments by India.

The Indian government has cut import taxes on some components of mobile phones in a bid to make the local industry more competitive. The move will help the likes of Apple and Samsung to ramp up exports, according to exports. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) had earlier submitted a report comparing import duties […]

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, described the Indo-US ties as a ‘multiplicative relationship’ and emphasized the need for more US investments to flow into India. He called for easier corporate tax practices and the removal of barriers for companies to invest in India. Garcetti also expressed his vision for India to become a […]

Experts agreed that the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) was an important milestone in bilateral trade. Both sides deserved credit for sealing the deal, supported by political guidance from the highest levels. The early upward trends seen in levels of goods trade and a strong potential for greater services trade and business mobility […]

The government is working to ease export norms for certain products with dual-use, such as chemicals, for companies with a proven track record. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) emphasised the sensitivity of dual-use goods and technologies, which can cause disruptions if misused. These goods include high tech equipment, chemicals, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, electronics, […]

India’s low-sulphur diesel exports to Europe are set to hit a two-year low in January due to increased freight costs caused by Red Sea security risks. The decline in volumes is around 80% month-on-month. Meanwhile, India-origin exports of aviation fuel to Europe remain steady with an open arbitrage window and stable demand.

The threat posed by China offers an opportunity for the US and India to make strong agreements, including a genuine Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Darrell Issa, an influential American lawmaker, believes that the two countries should look at each other as first partners. He suggests that India could produce the items currently manufactured in China, […]

Gold imports to India surged 26.7% to $35.95 billion from April to December, compared to the same period a year earlier, driven by robust demand. In December alone, imports of the precious metal soared by 156.5% to $3 billion. Switzerland remains the largest source of gold imports, accounting for about 41% share, followed by the […]