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  India's Russia imports down 40% in January, crude oil hit hardest

  India | February 18, 2026 11:07 IST

  India’s merchandise imports from Russia have reportedly plunged by around 40 percent in January, mainly because Indian refiners drastically reduced their crude oil purchases.

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  India's exports fall nearly 12% in October, trade deficit widens to USD 41.68 billion

  Business | November 17, 2025 17:26 IST

  The country's trade deficit stood at USD 41.68 billion during the reporting month. Imports surged due to increased shipments of gold and silver.

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  Here's how India can offset US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs: Details

  Business | August 08, 2025 15:27 IST

  In its bid to diversify its export options, the Government of India is preparing a Rs 20,000 crore export promotion mission, the Economic Times reported. The mission aims to protect exporters from global trade uncertainties.

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  India's oil bill will rise to USD 12 billion if it stops Russian crude imports: SBI

  Business | August 08, 2025 15:34 IST

  Crude oil prices could rise by up to 10 per cent if all countries stopped buying from Russia, provided no other countries increase their production.

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  China's exports jump 12.4 per cent in March even as imports dip amid tariff war with US | DETAILS

  World | April 14, 2025 13:22 IST

  China's trade surplus with the United States was $27.6 billion in March as its exports rose 4.5%. It logged a surplus of $76.6 billion with the US in the first quarter of the year.

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  Reciprocal Tariffs: How will US President Donald Trump's proposed move impact India?

  Business | February 20, 2025 16:34 IST

  Reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs are imposed by countries to match hikes in duties or high tariffs by trading partners.

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  Will US' reciprocal tariffs have a significant impact on India? Here's what SBI report says

  Business | February 18, 2025 17:58 IST

  While US tariffs on Indian goods have remained relatively stable over the years, India's tariff policies have been more dynamic.

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  India's export dips by 4.85 per cent to USD 32.11 in November: Government Data

  Business | December 16, 2024 16:46 IST

  Ministry of Commerce has shared a dip of 4.85 per cent in the merchendise exports in November. Meanwhile, the Gold imports reached an all time high of USD 14.8 billion. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, widened to USD 37. 84 billion.

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  Government lifts ban on onion exports, imposes minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne

  Business | May 04, 2024 12:42 IST

  The government imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions last night. In August last year, India had imposed a 40 pc export duty on onions up to December 31, 2023.

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  Amid increased construction activity, multibagger stock achieves milestone with order execution

  Business | January 07, 2024 21:47 IST

  The construction sector in India has experienced substantial growth in the aftermath of the pandemic, driven by factors like increasing incomes, a housing shortage in major cities, and rapid population growth.

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  Increasing exports, reducing imports new way ahead for patriotism, ‘swadeshi’: Gadkari

  Business | December 24, 2023 17:03 IST

  Three months ago, India jumped from seventh position to third in the automobile exports sector, surpassing powerhouses like Japan.

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  India's goods exports dip 6.86 per cent in August, trade deficit narrows to USD 24.16 billion

  Business | September 15, 2023 19:18 IST

  Trade deficit of the country in August was recorded at USD 24.16 billion.

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  In boost to Make in India, multibagger capital goods stock completes key import transaction

  Business | September 07, 2023 23:51 IST

  According to the Confederation of Indian Industry, the capital goods sector is the base of many industries and thus is an essential component of manufacturing. It contributes around 12 per cent of the total manufacturing output and more than 1.5 per cent to GDP.

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  Govt defers implementation order of restrictions on imports of laptops, computers till October 31

  Business | August 05, 2023 11:59 IST

  The move will offer a breather to the companies that have been on tenterhooks following Thursday's order.

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  Government imposes import restrictions on laptops, tablets | DETAILS

  Business | August 03, 2023 16:44 IST

  Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra-small form factor computers, servers... is 'restricted' with immediate effect, the government on Thursday said.

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  Centre restricts import of some gold jewellery, articles

  Business | July 13, 2023 10:20 IST

  The DGFT said that the import policy of these products "has been amended from free to restricted with immediate effect".

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  Govt bans apple imports if its price is less than Rs 50 per Kg

  Business | May 08, 2023 22:23 IST

  The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification that the imports are free if the price is above Rs 50 per kg.

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  OPEC+ output cut could lead to higher oil prices and increase India’s import expense: IEA

  Business | April 12, 2023 15:05 IST

  The International Energy Agency (IEA) has identified the recent decision by OPEC+ to reduce oil production as a potential risk to the global economy, citing concerns that it could further drive up already high prices, leading to increased import costs for nations like India.

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  Kharge slams Centre on milk price hike, says, 'From one of world's largest milk producing...'

  India | April 08, 2023 16:15 IST

  "Congress made India the world's largest milk producer through the White Revolution. But... BJP's misrule betrayed our dairy farmers, due to which milk prices are increasing daily and now we are forced to import milk products. The difference is clear!", Kharge tweeted.

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  India's focus should be on reducing dependence on China: NITI Aayog as import increases by 21.7%

  Business | February 05, 2023 16:09 IST

  Notably, China is the world's largest producer and exporter of APIs and many Indian companies depend on imports of the ingredients to produce various formulations.