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    Ukraine, Iran, and Geopolitical Tensions Drive JPMorgan's Risk Assessment

    New Delhi, April 7 – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has stated that geopolitical tensions, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, represent the biggest risks facing the bank and the global economy, and urged a renewed commitment to core American values to navigate these uncertainties.The CEO...
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    India's Competitiveness: FTA with EU Amid European Economic Shifts

    New Delhi, April 4: Europe's fragile economic outlook amid geopolitical tensions could have ripple effects on India's trade and sectoral competitiveness, with India potentially benefiting from a free trade agreement (FTA) with Europe, a new report has said.The report, from EY, noted that India...
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    Government Imposes Import Curbs on Gold, Silver, Platinum

    New Delhi, April 2 The government imposed import restrictions on all forms of gold, silver, and platinum articles on Thursday, a move aimed at preventing the misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs).These restrictions will apply regardless of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit...
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    India's Trade Gains and WTO Discussions

    New Delhi, April 2 India has secured the "best" US deal among competitors, and the country is in a "sweet spot" with the trade pact, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Speaking to the media at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held...
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    India and US Trade Agreement Negotiations Update

    New Delhi, April 2 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that India is seeking preferential market access for its products in the US and asserted that the country's relations with America are "very robust" with a deep strategic partnership across technology, defence...
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    India Advocates Fair Trade Practices at WTO Meeting

    India Warns WTO Against Misuse of Transparency Rules at MC14 India Opposes Use of Transparency for Trade Retaliation New Delhi, March 28 – India has cautioned members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) against using “transparency” provisions to justify trade retaliation or challenge...
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    India Advocates Member-Driven Approach at WTO Meeting

    India Pushes for Consensus-Based WTO Reforms at MC14, Highlights Global Trade Imbalances India Advocates Consensus-Driven Decision Making at WTO New Delhi, March 28 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of consensus-based decision-making during the 14th...
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    India-US Trade Framework Finalized Amid Tariff Changes

    India, US Review Next Steps on Bilateral Trade Agreement at WTO Meet Piyush Goyal Meets US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Cameroon New Delhi, March 27: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday to review the next...
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    WTO Ministerial: India Focuses on Reform and Sustainability

    India to Take Development-Oriented Stance at WTO MC14 in Cameroon New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – India announced that it will adopt a constructive, balanced, and development-oriented approach at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled from March 26–29...
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    EU to Address China's Trade Practices at WTO Meeting

    EU to Demand WTO Reforms Amid China Trade Concerns Brussels, March 25 – The European Union will address the issue of China’s exports impacting European industries at the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Cameroon this week, according to EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security...
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    India Extends Gold Import Quotas Amidst Trade Uncertainty

    New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday extended the validity of licenses issued for the import of gold with quota-based duty concessions under a free trade agreement with the UAE until June 3, amidst the West Asian crisis.Under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...
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    India's Exports See Strong Growth with RoDTEP Support

    New Delhi, March 24 Exports supported under the RoDTEP scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20% CAGR between 2023-24 and 2025-26, despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainties, an official said on Tuesday.At the...
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    India-UAE CEPA: TRQ License Extension Announced

    New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday extended the validity of licenses issued for gold imports with quota-based duty concessions under a free trade agreement with the UAE until June 3, amid the West Asian crisis.Under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)...
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    WTO Ministerial Conference: India's Focus on Global Trade

    India to Push for Stronger WTO Framework at Cameroon Ministerial Meet Focus on Fair Global Trade Amid Rising Protectionism New Delhi, March 20 – India is set to advocate for strengthening the World Trade Organization (WTO) to reinforce a fair and rules-based multilateral trading system at the...
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    South Korea Forms Task Force to Counter US Trade Probes on Excess Capacity and Forced Labor

    South Korea Forms Task Force to Counter US Trade Probes on Excess Capacity and Forced Labor Seoul, March 20: South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources on Friday announced the formation of a joint task force with private sector stakeholders to coordinate a response to ongoing trade...
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    Report: India Can Create 5.4 Million Jobs in Sports Equipment Sector

    India Aims to Boost Sports Equipment Exports to USD 8.1 Billion by 2036, Create 5.4 Million Jobs New Delhi, March 19 – India has the potential to significantly expand its sports equipment exports to USD 8.1 billion and generate around 5.4 million additional jobs by 2036, according to a report...
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    MFN Treatment Extended: India-EU Trade Agreement Details

    India, European Union Agree on Five Year MFN Treatment in Trade in Services Under FTA India EU FTA to Ensure Equal Treatment for Service Providers Mumbai, February 28: India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation treatment for five years after their proposed...
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    Piyush Goyal Meets US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Advance India US Trade Deal

    Bilateral Trade Agreement Moves Closer to First Phase Completion New Delhi, February 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a key meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to discuss ways to deepen trade and economic ties...
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    Congress Slams India US Interim Trade Deal as One Sided, Urges Government to Put Pact on Hold

    Jairam Ramesh Questions US Tariff Move on Indian Solar Modules New Delhi, February 25: The Congress on Wednesday termed the India US interim trade deal as distinctly one sided and called on the government to put the agreement on hold, warning that it could prove disastrous for lakhs of farmers...
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    US Imposes 125.87% Countervailing Duty on Indian Solar Imports Amid Subsidy Probe

    Preliminary Determination Targets Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells from India New Delhi, February 25: The United States has announced preliminary countervailing duties of 125.87% on imports of certain Indian solar products, alleging that these products benefit from unfair government...
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