Trade

India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $24.53 Billion in November

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India’s trade deficit narrowed to $24.53 billion in November, helped by a moderation in imports and relatively stable export performance. The improvement marked a reduction from the wider deficit recorded in the previous month, offering some relief to policymakers monitoring external sector pressures. Officials said the narrowing of the gap was largely driven by a […]

National

India Tells US to Sign Trade Deal if Satisfied

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that if the United States is happy with India’s trade offer, then the Trump administration should move ahead and sign the agreement. His comments came after two days of discussions between Indian officials and a US delegation in New Delhi. India’s Offer Kept Confidential Goyal noted that the […]

Trade

US Official Calls India’s Trade Proposal “Best Offer Ever”

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A senior US trade official has said that India has presented the “best offers ever received” during recent discussions on bilateral trade. The official revealed that negotiators from both sides are close to finalising agreements on several issues that have remained unresolved for years. Old disputes back on the table The current round of talks […]

International

US Official Visits India For Trade Discussions

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

A senior official from the US State Department has arrived in New Delhi as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate trade talks between the two countries. The visit comes at a time when both governments have expressed confidence that a first-stage trade agreement can be finalised soon. Meetings are expected to take place with senior […]

International

India And Russia Expand Trade In National Currencies

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to continue working on a framework that encourages the use of national currencies for bilateral trade. The understanding was reached during the latest summit between the two countries, which focused on economic cooperation, trade and energy. Reducing Dollar Dependence Both sides said that increasing transactions in rupees and rubles would […]

International

US To Send Trade Negotiators To India For Fresh Talks

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

A delegation from the United States, led by a senior trade official, is scheduled to travel to India next week to resume negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement. The move is part of ongoing efforts by both countries to finalise a framework that addresses trade barriers, tariffs and market access. What The Visit Means The […]

International

China Urges Japan To Restore Normal Trade Ties

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

China’s Ministry of Commerce has called on Japan to reverse recent remarks and actions regarding Taiwan, urging Tokyo to create conditions conducive for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. What China Says At a regular press briefing, a ministry spokesperson said Japan must “correct its erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan” to […]

Cricket Sports

Jadeja Traded to Royals as Samson Heads to CSK

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

In a major deal ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been traded from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the Rajasthan Royals (RR). In exchange, CSK acquires wicket-keeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan. Jadeja’s move back to Rajasthan marks his return to the franchise where he began his IPL […]

International

Afghan Trade Minister Visits India Amid Border Strain

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Nooruddin Azizi, has arrived in New Delhi for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation. He is expected to meet Indian ministers, trade officials and industry leaders as both sides explore areas of commercial partnership. The visit comes at a sensitive time, with Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged

International

India-US Trade Deal in Final Stage, Tariffs Set to Be Cut

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement expected by the end of November. As part of the proposed framework, India is likely to allow duty-free imports of US soybeans, corn and select dairy products. In return, the US is preparing to roll back recently imposed penalty tariffs and revise […]