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Regular India-US engagements under TPF will boost trade, says USIBC

A regular engagement between India and the United States under the bilateral Trade Policy Forum mechanism will help remove barriers to trade, facilitate higher levels of investment, the USIBC said

USTR Katherine Tai India visit: Trade policy forum, Indo-Pacific on agenda

With the Biden administration now insisting on resolving irritants first, rather than going for a mini deal, the focus on Trade Policy Forum has again emerged.

US Trade Representative to visit Delhi in Nov to expand ties with India

In the past, India had extensive discussions with the US on a limited trade deal, with the regime of Donald Trump

India aims for quick-fire trade pacts, shifting strategy as economy revives

Prime Minister's Office reportedly pushing foreign and commerce ministeries to deliver on initial deals with countries including Australia and the UK

Welcome rethink on FTAs

Exports can enable sustainable economic growth

India improves ranking in trade facilitation aided by various reforms

India has significantly improved its ranking in terms of trade facilitation due to various reforms undertaken by various departments especially customs under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes

Think tank recommends India to establish new trade negotiating body

A think tank paper has recommended India to establish a new body of experienced trade negotiators with a designated trade representative within the ministry of commerce

PM Modi calls inclusion of retail, wholesale trade as MSMEs 'landmark' step

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the inclusion a 'landmark' step and said that the move would help boost traders business and would also give them various benefits

UK kick-starts preparations ahead of talks on trade deal with India

Launches 14-week consultation to seek views of the public and businesses

India, UK unveil 10-year road map to elevate bilateral trade partnership

Announce £1 bn worth of new investment

Pakistan resumes trade with India, lifts ban on cotton and sugar imports

Pakistani buyers have already started making inquiries about buying Indian sugar and cotton, which is being offered at lower prices than supplies from other countries, five dealers said

Covid impact: Govt extends current foreign trade policy till September 30

Exemption from payment of IGST and compensation cess on the imports made under advance authorisations and by export oriented units has also been extended

India's exports are on path of quicker recovery: Trade council

The country's exports have recorded a growth of 5.4 per cent in January

WTO members commend India for improving trade policies in inclusive manner

World Trade Organization's members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable manner

People globally should have confidence they can do business in India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that people from all over the world should have confidence that they can do business in India, buy land and expand their manufacturing

RCEP with China, minus India: Is the trade deal a threat or opportunity?

In this podcast, Business Standard's Subhomoy Bhattacharjee explains what is RCEP, how will it benefit member nations, why did India pull out of RCEP and more

Economic self-harm

Self-reliance cannot be a superior alternative to open trade

RCEP decoded: Why India chose to stay out of Asia's mega free trade pact

Indian business community felt it would be swamped by imports with low duties, which it would not be able to compete with. The govt decided that it cannot afford to take the chance

As world signs mega FTAs, India simply can't afford to turn protectionist

If India misses out on attracting some of the new global trading infrastructure, it could be locked out of several years of growth

Onerous obligations on importers under new Customs rules

It is meant to strengthen the provisions for checking misuse of exemptions for imports under various trade agreements