Newly implemented Labour Codes to catalyse growth in India’s exports

The central government’s recent integration of 29 laws into 4 streamlined Labour Codes, enabling an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers’ interests, is expected to catalyse growth in India’s export sector.

IndiGo has announced new direct routes and added frequencies from the newly opened Navi Mumbai International Airport. Daily flights to Coimbatore and Chennai will start on December 29. Five weekly services to Vadodara will begin on December 30, and flights to North Goa will increase to five times a week from December 26.

India and Canada are set to resume talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement next week. This marks a significant step in improving bilateral ties after a period of strain. The proposed pact aims to boost trade and investment. India is actively pursuing trade agreements globally, with ongoing discussions with several countries and blocs.

India and the US are holding regular virtual trade talks, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal expecting a deal by year-end as most issues are resolved. Discussions cover a trade deal and reciprocal tariffs, with India seeking concessions for labor-intensive sectors while the US demands them for industrial goods and agriculture.

Italy’s Ambassador to India, Antonio Enrico Bartoli, outlines how both countries are expanding cooperation through a new strategic plan covering trade, mobility, space, defence and culture, while rising investments and even cricket links signal a broader, more ambitious partnership.

India is actively pursuing trade agreements with 50 nations across 14 groups. Discussions are underway with Canada for a comprehensive economic partnership. Negotiations are also progressing with Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the entire Gulf Cooperation Council.

India is actively pursuing trade agreements with 50 countries across 14 groups, having already finalized deals with Australia, UAE, Mauritius, the UK, and the EFTA. Discussions are also progressing with Canada for a comprehensive economic partnership, and with the US for a trade deal. Reviews of existing FTAs with ASEAN and South Korea are underway.

The Indian onion export market is experiencing a downturn as longtime clients such as Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia pivot to suppliers in Pakistan and China. This change comes after India imposed export limits to stabilize local prices. Industry insiders caution that India’s onion seeds are empowering these rival nations towards self-sufficiency, threatening the stronghold of […]

Members of Parliament stressed farmers’ interests in India-US trade talks. The Commerce Ministry briefed the panel on proposed deals. Officials indicated soybean and corn imports are being examined. Indian negotiators remain firm on not allowing American corn, soybean, or genetically modified food. Exports have grown despite US tariffs. The panel will meet again for further […]

India and the UAE held discussions on market access, data sharing, gold import quotas, and anti-dumping as part of the Joint Committee meeting under their CEPA. Both nations reviewed progress and explored ways to boost economic ties, including enhancing regulatory cooperation and signing MoUs on food safety.