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Turkey relies on India for diesel as Russian supply declines
Turkey has become reliant on India for diesel imports following a decline in supply from Russia.

JPMorgan CEO urges US to exercise caution regarding India and oil tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advises the US to consider the impact on global oil markets and India before imposing tariffs on Russian oil imports.
Shirdi Sai Electricals ships first 345 kV transformer to U.S.
Shirdi Sai Electricals has exported its first 345 kV power transformer to the United States as part of its international expansion strategy.

India begins anti-dumping probes against imports of Glycine from China
India has launched anti-dumping investigations into Chinese Glycine imports and an anti-circumvention probe regarding CPVC resin imports.
Trump Says US Negotiating Massive Potash Deal With Belarus
Donald Trump announces that the United States is negotiating a major potash supply deal with Belarus to compete with Canadian exports.

China increases imports of electronic goods from India
India is increasing exports of electronic and engineering products to China to meet demand for AI and data center infrastructure.

India-New Zealand trade agreement effective from October 20
India and New Zealand will implement a free trade agreement starting October 20.

US delays ruling on Indian steel pipe countervailing duty investigation
The US Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for its preliminary ruling on a countervailing duty investigation into welded stainless steel pipes from India and Turkey until December 14.

India's software exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 billion in FY26
India's software services exports grew to $221.4 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the United States remaining the primary market.
India Imports $131.6 Billion In Chinese Goods
India's imports of Chinese goods reached $131.6 billion in the fiscal year ending March.
China Rare-Earth Magnet Exports To US Drop Before Xi-Trump Meet
Chinese exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States declined ahead of a meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

India records 34 percent rise in exports to BRICS countries
India's exports to BRICS nations have increased by 34 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year.
ACFI Seeks Scheme to Reduce China Dependence in Crop Protection
The Agrochemical Federation of India is proposing a government scheme worth Rs 5,000-7,500 crore to lessen dependence on Chinese crop protection products.
SCoR Vijayawada division loads first rake of wood pulp to Maharashtra
South Coast Railway's Vijayawada division transported its first rake of imported wood pulp from Kakinada Port to Maharashtra following a tariff adjustment.
Tiruppur yarn producers seek support from garment units to modify role of CCI
The Tirupur Yarn Manufacturers Association is requesting support from the garment sector to urge the Indian government to reform the Cotton Corporation of India and remove cotton import duties.

India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August
India's exports to original BRICS member nations grew by 34% between April and August 2026.
Uday Kotak: Indians and their gold is a puzzle we must solve
Uday Kotak has proposed creating a committee to address India's high gold imports, citing their impact on the country's current account deficit.
India's defence industry takes off: The numbers explained
India's defense manufacturing production and exports have seen significant growth over the past decade, with increasing contributions from the private sector.

EU to impose provisional safeguards to protect electrical steel from imports
The European Union will implement provisional import quotas and minimum price floors for electrical steel to protect domestic producers from low-cost competition.
Auto industry urges Trump to keep Chinese automakers out
Major automotive industry groups have formally requested that the Trump administration restrict Chinese automakers from entering the US market.

India and Nepal seek to ease trade and transit bottlenecks
India and Nepal are working to resolve trade and transit bottlenecks to support a recent recovery in bilateral commerce.
India Aims to Double European Union Exports Within Four Years
India plans to double its exports to the European Union within three to four years under a proposed Free Trade Agreement.

India Remains Net Steel Importer for Fifth Month in August
India continued to be a net finished steel importer for the fifth consecutive month in August, with imports reaching 721,000 tonnes.
IIHR Promotes Avocado Cultivation and Industry to Reduce Imports
The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is promoting avocado-based industries and cultivation in a bid to reduce India's annual imports of the fruit and its products worth 1,000 crore rupees.
India Crude Imports Drop as Import Bill Rises Eighteen Percent
India's crude oil imports fell by three percent in August 2026 compared to the previous year, yet the import bill rose by over eighteen percent due to conflict-driven disruptions in West Asia and higher prices.

India’s steel exporters get wider EU access even before FTA kicks in
India has secured access to a 2.8 million-tonne annual steel export quota to the European Union ahead of the implementation of the bilateral free trade agreement.

Explainer: Why gold smuggling is booming and seizures are growing
Gold smuggling into India has increased following a hike in import duties, leading to intensified enforcement actions by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.

Challenge of preventing illegal arecanut trade, says Araga Jnanendra
Araga Jnanendra, President of the Thirthahalli Farmers' Souharda Cooperative, raised concerns regarding alleged illicit trade practices involving arecanut shipments to Uttar Pradesh and criticized the health minister's statements about arecanut quality.

India Inc is prepared for any scenario on US tariffs
Confederation of Indian Industry president Ramakrishnan Mukundan expresses concern over potential long-term US tariff impacts on Indian exports.

Lack of cleanliness and hygiene keep exporters away from Kasimedu fishing harbour
Poor hygiene and infrastructure conditions at Kasimedu fishing harbour are adversely impacting fish exports and local operations.