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India-New Zealand Trade Pact to Take Effect October 20

By Uniquetimesorg September 21, 2026 0

A free trade agreement between India and New Zealand, signed in April, will come into force on October 20, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. The pact comes as India seeks to expand its export markets and strengthen trade ties amid changes in global trade. Under the agreement, tariffs on around 95% of […]Continue Reading

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Peru Awaits India Response as Trade Deal Talks Near Final Stage

By Uniquetimesorg September 12, 2026 0

Peru is awaiting India’s response to a counterproposal as negotiations for a free trade agreement enter their final stage, Trade Minister Rogers Valencia said. Lima hopes the agreement can be finalised and signed in 2027, after negotiations between the two countries began in 2017. India has emerged as the second-largest destination for Peruvian exports this […]Continue Reading

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India to Ban Imports Made With Forced Labour

By Uniquetimesorg July 14, 2026 0

India has announced a ban on the import of goods produced using forced labour, introducing a new measure aimed at strengthening trade regulations and addressing international concerns. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the central government will have the authority to prohibit the import of products found to be manufactured wholly […]Continue Reading

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India Holds Firm for Better Terms in U.S. Trade Deal Talks

By Uniquetimesorg July 13, 2026 0

India has refused to rush into an interim trade agreement with the United States, insisting on better terms before signing any deal. According to officials, New Delhi wants assurances that it will receive tariff advantages over competitors such as China and that no additional U.S. tariffs will be imposed after an agreement is reached. Talks […]Continue Reading

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India Exempts GIFT City Firms from Foreign Vessel Licensing

By Uniquetimesorg July 11, 2026 0

The Indian government has exempted businesses operating in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) from obtaining licenses to charter foreign vessels for export, import cargo movement, and international trade operations. The move is aimed at simplifying regulations and making cross-border shipping activities more efficient for companies based in the financial Continue Reading

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India’s U.S. LPG Imports Hit Record High Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

By Uniquetimesorg June 23, 2026 0

India’s imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States are expected to exceed 1 million metric tons in June, reaching a record high as New Delhi seeks alternative supplies amid disruptions in the Middle East. Before the Strait of Hormuz closure, India sourced nearly 90% of its LPG imports from Gulf producers, but […]Continue Reading

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US-India Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs to 18%, India to Stop Russian Oil Purchases

By Uniquetimesorg February 3, 2026 0

The United States and India have reached a trade agreement that reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. In return, India has agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil and lower trade barriers, while committing to buy more U.S. energy, technology, and agricultural products. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald […]Continue Reading

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Europe Pushes Back on Trump Tariffs; India’s Response Muted

By Uniquetimesorg January 19, 2026 0

Europe reacted sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs over Greenland, while India’s response remained muted, according to geostrategist Brahma Chellaney. European leaders forcefully opposed the announced 10% tariff on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the U.K., emphasizing that punitive measures Continue Reading

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China Escalates Trade Tensions With India at WTO Over Solar and It Goods

By Uniquetimesorg December 24, 2025 0

China has formally initiated a trade dispute with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging New Delhi’s trade measures on solar cells, solar modules, and information technology goods. Beijing alleges that India’s tariff policies and certain incentives — particularly those contingent on domestic inputs — discriminate against Chinese imports and violate Continue Reading

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Winston Peters Calls India–New Zealand FTA a “Bad Deal,” Warns of Economic and Labour Risks

By Uniquetimesorg December 22, 2025 0

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has strongly criticised the newly announced free-trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand, calling it a “bad deal” that sacrifices national interests for speed. Peters said his New Zealand First party is opposed to the agreement and will vote against its enabling legislation in Parliament, arguing that the […]Continue Reading