Powering the transition: India’s renewable surge amid rising energy demand

Powering the transition: India’s renewable surge amid rising energy demand

As the global energy landscape undergoes a structural transformation—driven by climate commitments, geopolitical uncertainties, and the growing need for energy security—India finds itself navigating a uniquely complex path. As one...
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India Extends RoDTEP, launches RELIEF as West Asia crisis disrupts trade flows

India Extends RoDTEP, launches RELIEF as West Asia crisis disrupts trade flows

As Indian exporters navigate rising logistics costs and geopolitical uncertainty, policy continuity has become critical. The government’s decision to extend the RoDTEP scheme, alongside the launch of the RELIEF initiative,...
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India’s dining boom: Experience, efficiency, and the rise of new markets

India’s dining boom: Experience, efficiency, and the rise of new markets

India’s restaurant and bar industry is at an inflection point. What was once a metro-driven, occasion-led business is now expanding into a far more dynamic, experience-oriented and geographically diverse ecosystem....
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Protect, Promote, Prosper: India’s strategic focus on Intellectual Property

Protect, Promote, Prosper: India’s strategic focus on Intellectual Property

In an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy, intellectual property (IP) is emerging as a critical determinant of competitiveness. No longer confined to legal frameworks, IP now sits at the core of...
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Entering Europe: From complexity to competitive advantage

Entering Europe: From complexity to competitive advantage

As Indian exporters increasingly look beyond traditional markets, the European Union is emerging as a strategic yet often misunderstood destination. While many perceive it as complex and difficult to penetrate,...
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NEWS BUZZ

Electronics manufacturing gets boost as MeitY approves 29 new projects

The government (on March 30, 2026), cleared 29 applications under the fourth tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).


India moves to fast-track FDI proposals with minority Chinese shareholding

India is considering a faster approval process for foreign investment proposals involving minority Chinese shareholdings. The move aims to support domestic manufacturing and revive delayed funding rounds while maintainin...


Retail food inflation in India stays in deflation for seventh month

India’s retail food inflation stayed in deflation for the seventh straight month in December 2025, but rising prices in select categories signal an impending return to inflationary conditions.

ECONOMY

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Export Promotion Mission: India introduces 7 new measures

India has launched seven key measures under the ₹25,0...

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India–Germany sign 19 pacts to boost defence, green energy, and skills

 India and Germany agreed on a wide-ranging agenda to ...

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TRADE

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India Extends RoDTEP, launches RELIEF as West Asia crisis disrupts trade flows

With RoDTEP extended and RELIEF rolled out, India stren...

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Protect, Promote, Prosper: India’s strategic focus on Intellectual Property

As global trade shifts towards innovation-led value cre...

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US Section 301 probe: What it means for India’s export sectors

The US Section 301 investigation into excess industrial...

FUTURE ENERGY

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Powering the transition: India’s renewable surge amid rising energy demand

India’s energy sector is undergoing a structural shif...

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Green Hydrogen Mission gains momentum as India defines green fuel standards

India has introduced green ammonia and green methanol s...

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Pump change: India’s E20 mandate Is here — and it’s more than fuel

From April 1, every litre of petrol sold in India will ...

CHOPPER VIEW

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Entering Europe: From complexity to competitive advantage

Is Europe really a difficult market—or just a structu...

Preventive pet wellness: Building trust through science: Dr Mohit Lalvani

In this IBT Thought Leadership conversation, Dr. Mohit ...

PERSPECTIVES

Tariff shockwaves: How US duties are reshaping India’s marine export strategy

India’s seafood sector is facing one of its most jarr...

UK–India CETA: Landmark trade deal embeds gender equality in India’s trade policy

The recently signed UK–India CETA marks a historic fi...

Blending tech and sustainability: The future of biofuels in India

Dr. Saleem Farooqui of CSIR–IIP discusses India’s b...

INDUS EXPRESS

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Shipping disruptions threaten India’s basmati rice exports to West Asia

India’s basmati rice exports to West Asia, which acco...

From farm support to market power: India’s new agricultural framework

India’s agricultural policy is undergoing a structura...

The zero effect: How no-calorie drinks are reshaping beverage playbooks

India’s no-calorie drinks segment has surged into the...

India’s rice exports surge to near-record highs after export curbs lifted

India’s rice exports rebounded sharply last year afte...

INDUSTRY

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India’s $8 bn play: Can sports equipment be the next export engine?

India's sports goods exports crossed US$ 2 billion in ...

India’s shipbuilding renaissance: Seizing the overlooked yacht opportunity

India is emerging as a cost-competitive hub for luxury ...

Scaling up the value chain: India’s specialty steel ambition

India’s specialty steel ambitions are gaining fresh m...

Centre scraps QCOs for 14 key petrochemical products

The government has revoked BIS Quality Control Orders (...

SERVICES

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India’s 5G data boom: Rising consumption and the impact of a proposed data usage levy

India’s mobile data consumption is surging on the bac...

Why brands are turning to live events for experiential marketing in India

India’s live events industry is rapidly evolving into...

Beyond code: How AI Is redefining the future of India’s IT sector

India’s IT sector is projected to reach US$315 billio...

STARTUPS & TECH

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India’s dining boom: Experience, efficiency, and the rise of new markets

In this interview, Angad Chachra explores how India’s...

From tech trend to daily utility: How Gen Z is redefining AI and AR usage

Insights from a recent ET Snapchat Gen Z report point t...

The Intelligence Era Begins: India’s $250 Billion AI Bet

The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 marked a defining lea...

India tightens IT Rules to rein in AI deepfakes

India has strengthened its IT Rules to regulate AI-gene...

TRADE BASKET

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How India quietly took over global groundnut oil trade

Few realise it, but India is in the midst of a quiet tr...

From setback to springboard: India’s shrimp export opportunity

Shrimp exports have emerged as one of the most dynamic ...

Sixfold in five years: India’s frozen potato export surge

India’s frozen potato industry has rapidly transition...

From kitchen essential to premium commodity: The coconut oil story

Coconut oil prices across Asia have surged to record hi...

TRADE PARTNER

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Strengthening ties: India–New Zealand FTA nears conclusion

India and New Zealand are progressing toward the early ...

CIM meets German minister to boost trade, push India-EU FTA

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal m...

Beyond tariffs: What It will take for Indian agri-exports to thrive in EFTA region

The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreeme...

WORLDVIEW

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Middle East crisis hits India’s gas supply as LNG imports face disruption

India’s natural gas supply chain is under pressure as...

Ancient plates, timeless priorities: The global rise of South Indian cuisine

As global diners shift toward clean, plant-forward, and...

Indian talent is powering the world – From healthcare to tech: Reports

According to the OECD’s International Migration Outlo...

Gen Z’s financial footprint: Emerging trends and insights

India’s Gen Z is demonstrating a rising financial awa...

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