ECONOMY
United States Retains 10% Tariff On Indian Gem, Jewellery Exports
The United States has replaced its temporary Section 122 surcharge with a Section 301 tariff regime, retaining a 10% additional duty on Indian gem and jewellery exports from July 24. The tariff applies to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery. Unlike the earlier Section 122 surcharge, the new Section 301 tariff has no […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Mumbai Flags Off First Jewellery Consignment To UK Under CETA
Mumbai, India’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, flagged off the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off was part of a nationwide initiative held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and Kolkata to mark India’s first jewellery exports to the UK […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 16, 2026
ECONOMY
What Benefits Each Sector Gets Out Of US–India Trade Deal
Manufacturing & Exports: Clear Positive Impact: High Lower tariffs immediately improve price competitiveness for Indian exports to the US. Labour-intensive and manufacturing-led sectors stand to benefit the most. Key beneficiaries: Auto component, engineering goods, industrial machinery, chemicals and specialty materials. Why it matters: With tariffs reduced to 18%, Indian exporters regain lost ground against Asian […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 3, 2026
ECONOMY
Decoding FTA: Who Gains What Out Of India-EU Trade Deal
India’s economic linkages with the European Union (EU) have deepened over the years. The total bilateral merchandise trade between the two trading partners stood at $ 136 billion in FY25, having risen from $ 99 billion in FY19. India’s exports to the EU have recorded encouraging growth in the last decade. While India’s exports to […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 29, 2026
ECONOMY
India-EU FTA : Strategic Breakthrough In Global Trade Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on January 27, jointly announced the conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit, held during the visit of the European leaders to India. This announcement marks a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations and trade […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 27, 2026
