China’s export growth slowed sharply in March while imports jumped strongly, highlighting the pressure the Iran war and rising global uncertainty are placing on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest trade data showed that Chinese exports rose just 2.5% year-on-year, far below the pace
India’s recent shipment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso has triggered a familiar but uncomfortable question. How does a country that feeds others get labelled as “hungry” by global indices? The contradiction is not just rhetorical. It strikes at the heart of how India is being measured, and more importantly, how it […]
India’s defence exports touching ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26 is not just a record number, but a clear validation of a long-term policy push that many had initially dismissed as overly ambitious. The scale, spread, and speed of this growth show that India is no longer experimenting with self-reliance in defence. It is executing it. […]
Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]
Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas complex has cut the country’s LNG export capacity by 17 percent, dealing a major blow to one of the world’s most important gas suppliers and raising concerns over prolonged disruption in global energy markets. Qatar LNG Export Loss After Ras Laffan Strike QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi said the […]
India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion in February from January’s higher level, helped by a monthly decline in imports even as export growth remained weak. The latest trade data comes at a time when India is also facing fresh external pressures from disrupted shipping routes, higher energy costs and uncertainty in major export […]
Hungary has banned exports of crude oil, diesel and 95-octane petrol and will release fuel from state reserves as the government moves to contain the domestic impact of rising global oil prices. The measures come as wider tensions affecting oil supply routes continue to push energy costs higher across Europe. Hungary Bans Crude Oil And […]
The ground beneath global trade did not just shift on February 20, 2026—it gave way entirely. But the real story started weeks earlier, on February 6, when India rushed to sign an interim trade framework while a high-stakes legal battle was still looming over Washington. Now that the US Supreme Court has dismantled President Trump’s […]
India’s defence policy has quietly undergone a transformation. For decades the debate revolved around imports versus indigenous production. Now the question has changed. The goal is no longer just to build weapons in India, but to make Indian weapons acceptable across the world. The Joint Declaration of Intent signed between India and Greece fits precisely […]
The United States (US) has reduced tariffs on certain Bangladesh exports to 19% under a new trade arrangement, a move expected to affect bilateral trade flows and export competitiveness. US Bangladesh Tariff Reduction Deal Officials said the revised tariff structure lowers duties on selected goods entering the American market. The decision forms part of efforts […]















