India seals trade pact with New Zealand, gets tariff-free access to markets

NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand on Monday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) that is expected to deepen economic ties between the two nations, with both countries vowing to double bilateral trade in the next five years.The FTA, the third to be sealed this year after the ones with UK and Oman, will give […]

‘Strong wicket’: Piyush Goyal says November exports show healthy rise; merchandise trade picks up after October slump

India’s exports posted a healthy rise in November after a sharp fall in October, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, indicating that outbound shipments had regained momentum despite global volatility. He did not reveal the numbers, with the commerce ministry set to release official data on December 15.According to PTI, Goyal said […]

From Ranji Trophy to India’s Adman: Piyush Pandey was a cricketer before revolutionising advertising | Cricket News

Piyush Pandey (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India woke up to shocking news on Friday, October 24, as Piyush Pandey, widely regarded as ‘India’s Adman,’ passed away at the age of 70. While Pandey’s legendary status in Indian advertising is well known, few remember that he began his professional journey on the cricket field before leaving […]

US-India trade talks: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal to visit America on September 22

NEW DELHI: A high-level delegation led by commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit the United States on September 22, 2025, to hold discussions on the India-US trade deal, the ministry of commerce & industry announced on Saturday.The delegation aims to advance ongoing trade negotiations and work towards the early conclusion of a mutually […]

India looks at more FTAs in Gulf, GCC pact not on table

Piyush Goyal (File photo) DUBAI: After the UAE, government is looking at trade pacts with individual countries in West Asia, instead of the earlier plan for an agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal said Friday.“The agreement with the UAE has been the most successful trade agreement so far. The […]

‘Insensitive’ and ‘violation of national sentiment’: Consumer affairs ministry sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart and other websites for selling Pakistani Flags and merchandise

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to e-commerce platforms in India including Amazon India, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation over the sale of Pakistani national flags and related merchandise. In a post on Twitter (now X), the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that […]

Trade war: How India could be Trump’s trump card in ‘encircling’ China

India stands apart in Trump’s Asia policy. (AI image for representation only) US President Donald Trump’s economic team is rapidly advancing a new global strategy to box in China – not just with tariffs, but with alliances. At the center of this plan? India.Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, emerging as Trump’s surprise lead negotiator, has outlined […]

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri writes an open letter to Piyush Goyal suggesting to nurture Bollywood: “System promotes non-actors suited to making Instagram reels or dancing in weddings” : Bollywood News

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is a filmmaker whose work focuses on real-life issues. His filmography includes social drama films, and his 2022 release The Kashmir Files received the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Expressing concern over the current state of Bollywood, Agnihotri wrote an open letter to the Minister of Industry and […]