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Russia’s oil exports crashed to their lowest point since the Ukraine war began, weighed down by buyers moving away from Moscow amid tightened US sanctions and Kyiv’s escalating attacks. In its latest assessment, the International Energy Agency (IEA) noted that Russian oil exports declined by 420 kb/d in November, pulling total shipments down to 6.9…
The head of the International Monetary Fund is urging China to confront its economic imbalances, cautioning that an economy of its size can no longer rely on exports as its main growth engine.Although China’s shipments to the US have weakened amid steep tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump, its overall exports to global markets have…
US President Trump’s threat of new rice tariffs is unlikely to significantly impact India, as exports to the US are a small fraction of global sales and already face high duties. Experts suggest this is a negotiation tactic amid ongoing trade deal talks, with India aiming to lift existing US tariffs. NEW DELHI: US President…
China ended November with a historic milestone, recording an annual trade surplus of more than $1 trillion for the first time. Official figures released on Monday show that booming exports to markets outside the United States more than compensated for shrinking US demand.The breakthrough came only weeks after Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump negotiated…
Despite global economic uncertainties, geopolitical disruptions, and softened demand in some markets, India’s merchandise exports continue to demonstrate resilience, the government said on Friday. “There is, as of yet, no conclusive evidence that the export trends are attributable specifically to any tariff-related action. India’s export sectors continue to demonstrate strength and diversification,” MoS for commerce…
India has the potential to increase its merchandise exports to Russia seven-fold—from $5 billion to $35 billion by 2030—if it secures market access in food, pharmaceuticals, textiles and machinery, according to Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Srivastava. The report comes as President Vladimir Putin visits Delhi and as Moscow reiterates its goal…
File photo: PM Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: ANI) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India is likely to deliver a significant push to economic cooperation, with government sources indicating that New Delhi is looking to narrow its trade deficit and secure deeper market access for Indian goods.President Putin is arriving with…
The Seamless Tube Manufacturers’ Association of India (STMAI) on Thursday urged the government to introduce a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme covering at least 10 per cent of exports of their products, ahead of the Union Budget. STMAI President Shiv Kumar Singhal also urged stricter measures to curb illegal imports of seamless pipes, which are affecting…
NEW DELHI: The rebound in exports in Nov will help erase the dip seen in Oct, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday. Although there was no mention of the exact figure, he said, “If I aggregate Oct and Nov, both months show growth in merchandise (exports) despite all the global turmoil. This only…
India’s exports posted a healthy rise in November after a sharp fall in October, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, indicating that outbound shipments had regained momentum despite global volatility. He did not reveal the numbers, with the commerce ministry set to release official data on December 15.According to PTI, Goyal said…
