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International

India Vietnam Set $25 Billion Trade Target

By BPN News Desk
India and Vietnam have upgraded their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of raising two-way trade to $25 billion by 2030. India Vietnam Strategic Partnership Upgraded The decision was announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi. The upgrade marks a […]
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International

India-UAE Trade Crosses $100 Billion

By BPN News Desk
India-UAE bilateral trade has crossed $100 billion in 2025-26, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has helped deepen trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries. India-UAE CEPA Boosts Bilateral Trade The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has played a major
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International

US Keeps India On IP Priority Watch List

By BPN News Desk
The United States has retained India on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property rights in its 2026 Special 301 Report, citing continuing concerns over patent rules, copyright enforcement and protection of American business interests. India On US Priority Watch List For IP Rights The Priority Watch List is part of the annual Special 301 […]
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International

India-New Zealand FTA To Boost Trade

By BPN News Desk
India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying the pact will create major opportunities for Indian exporters and domestic industries. India-New Zealand FTA Signing In Delhi The agreement is scheduled to be signed at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and […]
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International

China Exports Slow As Imports Surge Amid Iran War

By BPN News Desk
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 seen in the first two months of 2026, while imports climbed […]
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International

Russia Pushes PM Modi Visit This Year

By BPN News Desk
Russia Pushes PM Modi Visit, Summit This Year Russia has said it wants regular and structured engagement with India, with Moscow expressing hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia later this year for the annual India-Russia summit. The remark signals continued momentum in bilateral ties as both countries look to deepen trade, strategic […]
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National

India Trade Deficit Narrows To $27 Billion

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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National

India-US Trade Deal Talks Face Delay

By BPN News Desk
India remains engaged with the United States on a proposed bilateral trade deal, even as officials have acknowledged that uncertainty in Washington could slow progress. The latest comments from India’s commerce establishment suggest that negotiations are continuing, but the final timeline may depend on how trade policy developments unfold on the U.S. side. India-US Trade
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Op-Eds Opinion

Section 301 Probes Reveal A Larger Question: Who Appointed The United States As Global Trade Referee?

By BPN News Desk
The United States has launched a sweeping investigation under Section 301 of its Trade Act against India and 59 other countries over alleged failures to curb goods produced using forced labour. Washington has once again positioned itself as the arbiter of global trade ethics, using domestic legislation to scrutinize the policies of sovereign nations across […]