Union Budget 2026: Duty free import of processing inputs to boost export of value added seafood

India’s seafood exports are set to see more value-added products. A threefold increase in duty-free import limits for processing inputs will lower production costs. This move aims to boost competitiveness against rivals like Vietnam and Thailand. Value-added products currently form a small portion of India’s seafood exports. This change is expected to significantly improve that […]

Budget 2026-27’s customs duty rationalization is set to boost exports and domestic manufacturing by lowering costs for key sectors like clean energy and healthcare. Experts highlight the removal of basic customs duty on capital goods and strategic inputs, alongside increased duty-free import limits for seafood processing, as significant steps towards enhancing competitiveness and self-reliance.

India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in its Union Budget. This move comes as the US has imposed sanctions on Iran. India has been a major partner in developing the port. The US had granted a waiver on sanctions for Chabahar, which ends soon. India is discussing the project with the […]

India’s ambitious USD 2 trillion export goal is now projected for around 2032. Global uncertainties and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have shifted the timeline from the initial 2030 target. Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in achieving this milestone. Free trade agreements are expected to boost opportunities for domestic exporters, attracting investors through stability […]

India and the US are making significant progress on a bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressing optimism for a swift conclusion and “good news” soon. Both nations are committed to finalizing the pact, with discussions also covering critical minerals and defense. Recent high-level meetings indicate a renewed push to seal the deal.

India’s trade pact with the European Union is set to significantly boost exports. The agreement, expected this year, will grant 99 percent of Indian goods duty-free access to Europe. This move is projected to double India’s exports to the EU within five years. Businesses are encouraged to expand and capitalize on this opportunity.

Defence expert Douglas MacGregor believes India will not always align with US interests. He criticizes US President Donald Trump’s approach to trade relations. MacGregor highlights India’s historical ties with Russia and downplays expectations of war with China. India is currently negotiating trade deals with the US and other nations.

Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim is in Delhi for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ meeting, underscoring Sudan’s post-war reconstruction needs.

India has signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. This pact protects key sectors like dairy, agriculture, and fisheries. Minister Piyush Goyal described the deal as a robust and transformational partnership. The agreement brings India to the international high table. It addresses regulatory practices and protects the Indian automobile market.

With high US tariffs hopefully behind us, India’s net FDI inflows are set to surge. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran predicts a promising rise in private investment for FY25. The upcoming free trade agreements are anticipated to greatly enhance merchandise exports. Emphasizing growth, the idea of an ‘entrepreneurial state’ promotes decisions that prioritize tangible […]