Navigating the trade and environment nexus: A call for actionable equitable policies

As the global community grapples with climate change, plastic waste, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the need for a balanced approach that fosters sustainable development, meaning the triumvirate of economy, equity, and ecology, is more crucial than ever.

India needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and reduce the import bill, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). India is the world’s largest importer of vegetable oils, with imports estimated to double to USD 20.8 billion in 2023-24. The US and EU […]

Engineering exports to Australia reached USD 944 million in April-November 2023-24, a 3 per cent increase. However, imports from Australia also saw a significant 30 per cent upswing during the same period. India’s engineering imports from Australia reached USD 355.02 million during April to October 2023-24. The share of India’s engineering exports to its total […]

As a part of its efforts to take Indian brands to the international markets, CMAI had recently organised its first Brands of India exhibition in the UAE. According to CMAI, India exports about 1.1 billion USD of apparel to the UAE per year, which is expected to grow by about 10-15% per annum. The UAE-based […]

US Navy helicopters sank three of four small boats used by Iranian-backed Houthi militants to attack a Maersk container vessel in the southern Red Sea. Responding to distress calls, helicopters from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely returned fire on the Houthi boats, sank three with no survivors, and the fourth boat fled the area.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is eager to finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by Easter, which falls at the end of March 2024, as per a report from the UK media. The discussions for the India-UK FTA commenced in January of the previous year, with the goal of substantially boosting the existing […]

The new member nations will become part of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) with effect from January 1, 2024. The inclusion represents a strategic step for the UAE and consolidates its global economic and diplomatic engagements.

India may sign a comprehensive trade deal with Australia after the general elections next year, as Canberra seeks access to India’s agriculture market. India’s exports to Australia rose 14% in April-November FY23, while imports fell 19%. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) came into effect in December 2022.

India and the UK are set to discuss duty concessions on Scotch whisky and electric vehicles, as well as the mobility of skilled workers. India is also considering a longer transition period and tax restoration for exporters. Despite these issues, New Delhi is hopeful of closing three trade pacts with the UK, Oman, and the […]

The upcoming round of FTA talks between India and the UK in January will address important issues such as duty concessions on scotch whisky and electric vehicles, as well as matters concerning the services sector. According to an official, significant progress has been made in resolving issues related to rules of origin and intellectual property […]