India and New Zealand have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that promises zero-duty access on 100 percent of Indian exports to New Zealand, marking a major breakthrough in bilateral economic relations. Announced following a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon,…
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India’s Exports Rise 5.43% to $562 Billion in Apr–Nov 2025
New Delhi: India’s exports continued to show resilience amid global uncertainties, with cumulative exports of merchandise and services rising to US$ 562.13 billion during April–November 2025, marking a growth of 5.43% Strong Performance in Merchandise and Services Merchandise exports during April–November 2025 stood at US$ 292.07 billion, compared to US$…
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Piyush Goyal Launches NEST–02, Focus on Skilling
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Thursday inaugurated the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) facility at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) in Mumbai. Addressing industry stakeholders, he called for stronger transparency, enhanced skilling initiatives, and deeper industry–government collaboration to accelerate…
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Govt Launches Export Mission to Boost MSMEs
Facing global logistics disruptions, the Government of India has rolled out an ambitious package to shore up export competitiveness with a focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors. Announced in a Rajya Sabha reply, the measures include a Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, a flagship Export Promotion Mission (EPM)…
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India-US Trade Deal “Very Near”; Few Issues Remain: Official
New Delhi: Economic ties between India and the United States are on the cusp of a breakthrough as officials from both countries say a long-pending bilateral trade deal is “very near” conclusion. An unnamed government official told reporters on 24 October 2025 that both sides are now “converging on most…