Export orders up 10% in EU, West Asia, US driven by leather goods, footwear, apparel demand in India. Challenges for engineering goods due to geopolitical tensions. Increase in apparel orders from UK and demand for non-leather footwear. Positive impact of trade pacts with Australia and Mauritius. Market recalibration after inventory decline, logistics issues, and geopolitical […]
Export orders rise 10% in six months on demand from US, EU
Chabahar Port development to help India expand trade routes; need to ensure necessary infra: GTRI
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India has signed a 10-year contract to operate the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, which will help India enhance its logistical capabilities and expand its trade routes to Central Asia. The port, which is Iran’s only ocean port, is strategically located about 170 km west of Pakistan’s Gwadar Port and offers an alternative maritime route […]
The US on Tuesday reignited the trade war with China by announcing a series of proposed tariff increases on imports including electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and various other goods.
The government is developing a verification system for exporters under the RODTEP scheme to ensure compliance with countervailing duties. This system will involve a joint mechanism with DGFT, DGTR, and DoR officials to check subsidy allegations on Indian products.
India’s diesel exports to Europe dropped to 210,000 bpd in April due to US and Gulf competition. Vortexa tracked weakened margins. Asian exports grew. Ukrainian conflict spurred Russian diesel replacement.
India’s counter to Pakistan’s Gwadar port: New Delhi signs 10-year Chabahar Port pact with Iran
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India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran on Monday to manage Chabahar Port, marking its first overseas port management venture. The move, amidst a bustling election season, is viewed as a significant geopolitical gesture towards Iran, with potential regional ramifications. This agreement underscores India’s strategic interest in Chabahar, which serves as a vital link to […]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Indian government has implemented the “China Plus One” strategy to attract global manufacturing giants like Apple and Samsung to establish operations in India. While the primary focus has been on increasing exports of smartphones and other high-value products, there has been significant growth in other […]
The discussions for review of AITIGA (Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement) started in May 2023 to make it more trade-facilitative and beneficial for businesses across the region, the commerce ministry said. A joint committee, which is undertaking the review work, has so far met four times.
The discussions for review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), to make it more trade-facilitative and beneficial for businesses across the region, started in May 2023. The Joint Committee undertaking the review work has met four times so far and has finalised its terms of reference and the negotiating structure for the review […]

