Russia Bans Gasoline Exports From April 1

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

International

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

International

Qatar LNG Exports Hit 17% After Iran Strike

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

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 […]

National

India Trade Deficit Narrows To $27 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

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 […]

International

Hungary Bans Fuel Exports Amid Oil Price Surge

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: India Locked Into an 18% Mistake?

By BPN News Desk February 21, 2026

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Partners Greece For Defence Manufacturing: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Enters European Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

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 […]

International

US Cuts Bangladesh Tariff To 19 Percent

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

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 […]

International

US Opens Tariff Free Market For India Exports

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India and the United States (US) have expanded market access for selected agricultural and pharmaceutical products, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stating that certain Indian exports will now enter the US without tariff. The development is part of ongoing trade engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce. Zero Duty Access For Indian Farm Exports

International

US Removes 25% Tariffs On Indian Goods from February 7

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States (US) has decided to remove the additional 25 percent retaliatory tariffs imposed on several Indian goods, marking a fresh step toward easing trade tensions between the two countries. The change takes effect from February 7 and is expected to benefit multiple export sectors. US Removes Retaliatory Tariffs On Indian Goods The extra […]

Op-Eds Opinion

How $48 Billion in Indian Exports and Small Businesses Benefited from the US Tariff Cut

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

For much of 2025, India’s export sector was pushed into a corner by an unprecedented escalation of US tariffs. In a phased move, duties on Indian goods entering the United States climbed from already elevated levels to as high as 50 percent. This was not a marginal increase. It was a shock that threatened the […]