Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to attend US critical minerals meet amid China’s supply-chain weaponisation

India is set to participate in a key US-organized meet on critical minerals, with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to represent the nation. This engagement signals a broader US effort to diversify supply chains away from China’s dominance. India will also join the US-led Pax Silica initiative ahead of its AI summit.

A think tank argues that trade deals hinge on policy alignment, not leader calls. This challenges US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim that the India-US trade agreement stalled due to a missed phone call. GTRI asserts that complex negotiations break down over substantive issues like tariffs and market access. The trade impasse reflects hard policy […]

India and the European Union are moving closer to a free trade agreement. Discussions in Brussels showed good progress with fewer issues remaining. Both sides are committed to a fair and ambitious deal. Negotiations are speeding up to finalize the pact soon. This agreement is crucial for economic ties between India and the EU.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the state will actively promote its Telangana Rising 2047 vision and aim for a $3 trillion economy at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026. The delegation will showcase the state’s transformative growth plans, revisit past investment commitments, and highlight opportunities in innovation, technology, and inclusive development.

India apparel exports: The industry is already under pressure after the US imposed 50% tariffs on India last August, marked by deep discounts, diversion of idle capacity to domestic brands and rerouting of export orders through neighbouring countries.

Modi and Trump have spoken on the phone “on eight occasions during 2025, covering different aspects of our wide-ranging partnership”, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Lutnick had said that India was given “three Fridays” to clinch a trade deal with Washington last year and that Modi had to call Trump to […]

Bangladesh has halted new onion import permits from India, prioritizing domestic farmers. While 10 lakh tonnes are exported to Bangladesh, Indian onions remain sought after globally. Imports under existing permits will proceed until January 30, as Indian exporters seek government subsidies to compete internationally.

India has firmly countered the statements made by US Commerce Secretary Lutnick regarding stalled trade discussions. Officials affirmed that Prime Minister Modi and President Trump are in regular communication, with the Ministry of External Affairs underscoring ongoing high-level interactions.

India and the European Union are in talks for a Free Trade Agreement. Discussions focus on a modern economic partnership. Both sides aim to safeguard farmers and MSMEs. Negotiations are ongoing to bridge differences. The goal is to conclude the talks soon. This pact could boost Indian exports to the EU market.

The Chief Economic Adviser has spotlighted key industries such as semiconductors, defence production, and critical industrial chemicals for self-sufficiency. Targeting a decrease in import reliance, this plan aspires to elevate India’s economic influence internationally.