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TREND | 28 Feb 2026, 11:32AM

Pakistan, Afghanistan threaten war in region eyed by superpowers

Business Line

The violence risks further destabilising a part of Asia where the US, China and India all have important interests and which also faces fallout in the event of an American attack on neighbouring Iran

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 26 Feb 2026

India & Israel to expedite negotiations for an early signing of FTA

Business Line

India and Israel relationship elevated to Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity

UPI to be used in Israel; FTA soon: PM Modi after meeting Netanyahu

Business Standard | 26 Feb 2026

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 26 Feb 2026

Tiruppur knitwear industry seeks Centre's support for worker housing as FTAs boost order inflows

Business Line

In a representation sent to the Central government, the association said investment in worker housing would yield tangible productivity gains.

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 26 Feb 2026

India's 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO in July

Business Line

The finance Ministry said the special trade facilitation sessions at WTO witnessed wide participation from WTO Members and Secretariat, with delegates from around 40 countries, reflecting strong interest in India's experience and best practices

Moving forward at WTO: India must recalibrate its positions at the forum

Business Standard | 25 Feb 2026 3 more

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 26 Feb 2026

Export uncertainty may dull domestic momentum for solar companies

Economic Times

US imposition of a 125.87% countervailing duty on Indian solar modules is set to impact domestic companies by potentially lowering module prices. Exporters may redirect unsold inventory to India, while companies like Waaree Energies are strengthening US manufacturing to mitigate the effects. The duty erodes future revenue visibility for Indian manufacturers targeting the US market.

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 25 Feb 2026

Indian exporters report rise in US enquiries after court verdict on tariffs

Business Line

Hopeful that demand will be restored to pre-tariff levels but cautious about the possibilit of tariffs under other heads

US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%

Business Line | 25 Feb 2026

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 25 Feb 2026

Nepal's soyoil exports to India in 2025 jump tenfold on duty-free access

Business Standard

India imported a record 694,153 metric tons of soyoil from Nepal in 2025, up from 65,138 tons a year ago, according to data compiled by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 24 Feb 2026

India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PM's Tel Aviv visit

Business Line

The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26

India, Gulf Cooperation Council begin talks for free trade pact

Business Line | 24 Feb 2026 2 more

Trade and Commerce

TREND | 24 Feb 2026

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

Business Standard

China on Tuesday put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader's previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. Chinese exporters will be banned from selling dual-use goods, which can be used both for civilian and military purposes, to 20 Japanese companies, according to a statement by China's Commerce Ministry. Companies targeted include multiple subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries involved in shipbuilding and the production of aircraft engines and maritime machinery, as well as divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fujitsu, among others. Foreign organizations or individuals are also banned from providing dual-use items originating in China to the 20 entities, the ministry said. "All ongoing related activities must cease immediately," its statement read. A separate list includes 20 Japanese companies for which Chinese exporters are required to submit ..

Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50%

Business Standard | 23 Feb 2026

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TREND | 24 Feb 2026

Decentralising customer understanding key for Indian exporters: Lakshmi Venu

Business Line

At the National Export Competitiveness Summit, Venu called for stronger B2C focus and brand-building overseas