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TREND | 02 Jun 2025

IATO urges govt to set up 1,000 cr board to boost foreign tourist inflow

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This request follows IATO's repeated concerns over India's slow recovery in FTA numbers compared to 2019 levels

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TREND | 01 Jun 2025

India-UK FTA: British Airways Plans New India Flights, Eyes Cargo Opportunities

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British Airways, at present, operates 56 flights a week from five Indian cities, including three weekly flights from Mumbai and two daily flights from Delhi.

British Airways plans new India flights, eyes cargo opportunities from India-UK FTA

Business Line | 01 Jun 2025 1 more

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TREND | 31 May 2025

Trump's 50% Slap Has Indian Steel Exporters Worried On Hit To $6 Billion Worth Of Goods

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The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has expressed concerns, citing potential disruption to India's steel and aluminium exports, particularly in value-added and finished steel products

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TREND | 31 May 2025

Trump to double steel, aluminium tariffs; exporters worried

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Indian exports to US worth $7.5 bn to get further affected; high concerns about goods in transit

Doubling tariff on steel, aluminium by US to impact Indian exporters: GTRI

Business Line | 31 May 2025 1 more

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TREND | 30 May 2025

Experts emphasise the need for an inclusive approach while fulfilling corporate social responsibilities

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Software Exporters Association of Pune organises Pune Social Impact Dialogue to advance the agenda of CSR inclusivity

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TREND | 30 May 2025

Paper imports cross 2 MT in FY25, posing challenges for local players: IPMA

Business Standard

Paper and paperboard imports reached a record 2.05 million tonne in 2024-25 with a 33 per cent jump in volume from China, the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) said on Friday while expressing concerns over growing shipments. This surge in imports has emerged as a significant challenge for the domestic paper industry, undermining its growth potential and threatening investments in capacity expansion, the association said in a statement. Citing the Commerce Ministry data, the IPMA said paper and paperboard imports surged more than twofold in the past four years to hit 2.05 million tonne in FY25 from 1.08 million tonne in FY21. Imports from China now account for 27 per cent of the total paper and paperboard imports into India, and the ASEAN bloc accounts for 20 per cent of the total imports, the IPMA said. In value terms, imports of paper and paperboard touched nearly Rs 15,000 crore in FY25. The relentless surge in paper imports is a matter of grave concern for the domes

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TREND | 30 May 2025

Shrimp export volume growth to stay flat in FY26 due to US tariffs: Crisil

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Indian exporters are expected to face stronger competition in low-value-added segments like raw, frozen, and peeled frozen shrimp, according to the Crisil report

UK Flags New Indian Market For Scottish Salmon Trade After FTA

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TREND | 29 May 2025

Sunil Mittal urges industry to adopt 'India-first' focus on talent, RD

Business Standard

Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday exhorted the industry to prioritise an 'India-first' approach, rising above individual or sectoral interests to contribute to nation-building as the telecom sector doyen advocated prioritising of talent dividend, stepping up R&D, trade reset and a collaborative framework between industry and government. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Mittal also advised companies to emulate the 'Tata' mould of trust as he highlighted the respect commanded by the 'house of Tatas'. Citing the progress made towards trade pacts between India and key nations, Mittal exuded confidence that the government will safeguard industry's interests in trade agreements, but asserted at the same time, that it is important that the "industry and chambers don't ask for things which will make FTAs difficult". Stating that lakhs of crores are stuck in litigation around direct taxes, indirect taxes, and other regulatory matters, the industry stalwart said

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TREND | 29 May 2025

Trade, Markets Being Weaponised; US Driving Tariff, Deficit Narrative: Commerce Ministry Official

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Global supply chains and capacities are over concentrated, and businesses are finding it difficult to focus on fundamentals, says Rajesh Agrawal.

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TREND | 29 May 2025

Govt set to relax rules under Advance Authorisation scheme for exporters

Business Standard

Exporters may soon be eligible for Advance Authorisation benefits even if goods are shipped before licence issue, provided the Bill of Entry is filed after the licence date