India faces high-stakes diplomacy as the US sanctions waiver for its crucial Chabahar Port expires April 26, 2026. This Indian Ocean gateway, vital for bypassing Pakistan and accessing Central Asia, faces challenges. New Delhi is explori...
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New Zealand has inked a Free Trade Agreement with India, a pact designed to reshape its economic growth strategy by prioritizing skilled talent migration and expanding its lucrative education export market. Beyond traditional trade, the...
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India will hold more Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in June 2026. New Delhi aims to cut its $59 billion trade deficit and boost exports, but faces over 65 non-tariff barriers, especial...
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New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on all 8,284 Indian product categories under a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalized in under a year. The pact gives India immediate duty-free access for its goods and services, positioning it to us...
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Asian markets saw varied performance, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting an all-time high. Oil prices edged up due to escalating US-Iran tensions, adding to market caution. Investors are now focused on upcoming interest rate decisions fro...
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India and New Zealand have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, finalized in a record nine months. The pact grants 100% duty-free access for 8,284 Indian export products to New Zealand and includes a $20 billion investment commitment...
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India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to strengthen their energy partnership. They discussed civil nuclear power, coal gasification, and US liquefied petroleum gas (LNG) exports. This...
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India and South Korea have pledged to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, leveraging South Korea's technological prowess in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing against India's market scale and talent pool. This st...
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India and New Zealand are set to formalize a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aiming to more than double bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years. The pact grants New Zealand tariff-free access on 100% of its exports to India, wi...
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India and the U.S. have reached a trade deal framework, aiming for a $500 billion bilateral trade target by 2030. The agreement reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and removes penalties tied to India's Russian oil purchases. Howe...
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The United States has begun refunding reciprocal duties on Indian imports, estimated at $12 billion. However, a critical structural hurdle exists: only U.S.-based importers, who initially paid the tariffs, can file claims. This indirect...
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Indian exporters are looking to reclaim roughly $6 billion from the $12 billion paid in U.S. tariffs. SC Ralhan, President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), emphasized that strong ties with U.S. importers are essen...
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The UN's Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) is facing a severe funding crisis, with over 200 groups warning it could run out by 2027. Pledges of about $822 million have yielded only $448 million paid, far short of the estimate...
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India's trade position with the U.S. faces a major shift after a Supreme Court ruling ended reciprocal tariffs. This means billions in potential refunds for Indian exporters and a reset for trade talks. Experts warn of new pressures from...
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Asian stocks rose Tuesday as optimism grew over potential US-Iran conflict resolution, with GIFT Nifty signaling a strong open. This contrasts with Monday's cautious US market, which closed lower despite easing tensions. Indian instituti...
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Indian companies significantly boosted overseas direct investment in March 2026, committing $1.458 billion in equity and $7.06 billion in total financial commitments, largely due to guarantees. Tata Steel led equity investments, while Ta...
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Global coordination on stablecoin oversight has slowed over the past year, prompting urgent warnings from financial authorities like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). This lack of agreement raises fears of a fragmented market...
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India and the US are holding crucial trade talks to revise their bilateral agreement, which was previously thought to be almost done. The deal is disrupted by new US tariff policies after a Supreme Court decision and ongoing investigatio...
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GIFT City has welcomed its first foreign-domiciled Family Investment Fund (FIF) with Poornam Asset Management IFSC's registration. This milestone, however, sharply contrasts with the stalled progress of domestic Indian family offices see...
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India and South Korea plan to more than double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. During President Lee Jae-myung's visit, they agreed to boost cooperation in "chips to ships," critical technologies, and supply chains via new financi...
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