India is stepping up efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer. In 2024, the Philippines imported rice worth about USD 2.52 billion, while India’s share stood at just USD 48.91 million, reflecting a vast untapped potential for Indian exporters. Export

India has restarted negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a bloc led by Russia and including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. The two sides signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in Moscow to formally relaunch talks. The EAEU represents a market with a combined GDP of over $6.5 […]

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]

President Donald Trump announced on July 30 that the United States will implement a 25% tariff on all goods imported from India starting August 1. Alongside the tariff, a penalty tax will also be imposed due to India’s continued defense and energy trade with Russia. India’s Russia Ties Cited as Key Factor Trump stated that […]

India and the United States have not finalized a bilateral trade deal ahead of the August 1 deadline set under the Trump administration’s new tariff policy. As a result, Indian exporters now face the risk of higher U.S. tariffs ranging from 20% to 25% on key products such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems, leather, and seafood. […]

British media outlets have praised the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and India as a major success in the UK’s post-Brexit trade strategy. The agreement, finalized on July 24, is being described in the UK press as a “bumper deal” and “the most significant since Brexit,” giving Britain much-needed momentum […]

India’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States have entered an advanced stage, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressing optimism about the outcome. Speaking to reporters this week, Goyal said five rounds of talks have already taken place and that discussions are progressing at a “fantastic” pace. India Pushes for Preferential Access Goyal stated that […]

Switzerland has formally completed approval of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India and the other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members—Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—bringing to a close nearly 16 years of negotiation. India’s Commerce Minister has announced the pact is set to enter into force in September 2025, ushering in new

India has escalated trade tensions with the United States by formally notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intent to impose retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. goods. The decision comes in response to Washington’s recent 25% safeguard duties on automobile and auto part imports. This marks a hardened stance by New Delhi just days […]

India’s mango exports to the United Arab Emirates touched a major milestone in 2024, reaching $20 million in value and a total export volume of 12,000 tonnes. This makes the UAE the largest importer of Indian mangoes, underlining the growing demand for premium Indian varieties in global markets. UAE Becomes Top Buyer of Indian Mangoes […]