PM Modi with US President Donald Trump (AP photo) NEW DELHI: The first tranche of the much-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States is set to be finalised before the end of 2025, said the Commerce ministry on Saturday. This development comes after four days of high-level discussions between officials from…
“Approach will be guided by India First,” Piyush Goyal on his meeting with US Trade representative NEW DELHI: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called his discussion with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer a “forward-looking” step toward a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, setting the stage for a major economic shift between the two nations.Goyal,…
Pawan Khera holds press conference (Image: Congress’ X handle) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera took a jab at PM Modi and the central government regarding Donald Trump‘s remarks about India’s agreement to lower tariffs, questioning if the reported agreement was made “under pressure.”Following commerce minister Piyush Goyal‘s US visit, Khera expressed concerns about the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to advance negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), ANI reported on Saturday citing sources. The development comes on the same day when foreign secretary Vikram Misri hinted that New Delhi might be considering liberalising tariffs.This mutually beneficial agreement, finalised in February…
Shashi Tharoor’s X post picture NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing speculation about his rift with the Congress party, Thiruvananthapuram MP and senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday morning shared a photo on social media with Union minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal, further fuelling rumours about his political future.The picture, which also featured British secretary…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the announcement of a trade deal with the US has provided a lot of confidence to businesses on both sides and the agreement can help strengthen economic ties by leveraging the competitive strengths of the two countries.“The Prime Minister has brought back with…
BENGALURU: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said the combination of growth driven by consumption, alongside growth propelled by investment can serve as twin pillars for India’s economic advancement. “Economists will tell you that consumption-led growth, coupled with investment-led growth, can together become the twin pillars on which India’s growth story will rapidly scale up,”…
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has made its comeback to the Indian market through a dedicated mobile app launched by Reliance Retail, nearly five years after its ban during diplomatic tensions in 2020.The Shein India Fast Fashion app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, initially serves major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with…
Tahawwur Rana (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday dubbed Tahawwur Rana‘s extradition to India as a diplomatic win for the PM Modi-led NDA government, calling it a “moment of satisfaction for every Indian”.US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Indian investigators to bring the Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the country will safeguard the interests of small and medium units in the diamond industry and has requested the EU to extend the deadline for technology-based certification in the sector. The minister, who is in Brussels, met with the delegation of Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)…
