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Trump-Modi Ties Boost Trade Deal Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Amid growing strategic alignment between Washington and New Delhi, the White House has confirmed that a long-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and India is nearing completion. With only days left before a crucial tariff deadline, both countries are said to be finalising the terms of an “early harvest” deal that could reshape bilateral […]

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India Exports First Batch of Rose-Scented Litchis to Qatar and UAE

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has officially launched the export of its premium rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, with one metric tonne dispatched to Qatar and another half metric tonne headed for the United Arab Emirates. According to the Commerce Ministry, these twin consignments represent a significant milestone in the country’s agri-export strategy and underscore the vast potential

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India Bars Certain Jute Textile Imports via Land Border

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

India has imposed new restrictions on the import of select jute textile items from Bangladesh via land borders, while continuing to permit their entry through the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra. The policy, effective immediately, is designed to protect India’s domestic jute industry from being undercut by cheaper imports and to strengthen quality control and […]

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India–UK Free Trade Agreement Set for Signing by Late July

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India and the United Kingdom are on track to formalize their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by late July, following successful conclusion of negotiations in early May. Both governments are now in the final phase of legal review, known as “scrubbing,” and senior officials are optimistic about completing the process ahead of schedule. Tariff Reductions and […]

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India Eyes Canadian Critical Minerals as Trade Talks Resume

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India has resumed trade negotiations with Canada, focusing sharply on securing access to critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition and high-tech manufacturing ambitions. This move comes as both nations seek to revive stalled diplomatic and economic ties, with India aiming to diversify its mineral supply chains and reduce its overwhelming dependence on

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India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Imports

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

India has taken a decisive step to safeguard its domestic industries by imposing five-year anti-dumping duties on imports of aluminium foil, the herbicide Pretilachlor (including its intermediate PEDA), and the solvent Acetonitrile originating from China, Taiwan, and Russia. The move follows a thorough investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR),

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India’s Exports to US Up 16.9%, Imports Slide in May

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

India’s merchandise exports to the United States rose sharply in May, increasing by 16.9% year-on-year to $8.83 billion, while imports from the US declined by 5.8% to $3.62 billion. This dynamic helped narrow India’s overall trade deficit for the month. India–US Trade During April and May, India’s exports to America grew 21.8%, reaching $17.25 billion, […]

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Sweden Advocates Swift EU‑India Free Trade Pact

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

Sweden has urged the European Union and India to expedite finalisation of their long‑pending free trade agreement, highlighting the need to tackle both tariff and non‑tariff barriers. Speaking at a business summit in Stockholm on June 11, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, described current regulations on both

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Niti Aayog Advocates GM Crop Imports to Boost Agri Trade

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

Niti Aayog is urging the government to allow controlled imports of genetically modified (GM) crops such as soybeans and corn from the United States to enhance agricultural trade, while maintaining stringent domestic safeguards. The proposal comes amid stalled India–US trade negotiations, where farm goods have emerged as critical bargaining chips. During a recent policy

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EEPC India Flags Exporter Concerns Over US Trade Deal

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

India’s Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC India) recently organised an open house session to address exporter anxieties surrounding the proposed India–US trade agreement. Industry participants raised significant concerns relating to fluctuating US tariffs, clarity on policy timelines, and the stability of export conditions. These discussions are critical as