India–Peru FTA expected to conclude by early 2026

India–Peru FTA expected to conclude by early 2026

India and Peru are in the final stages of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expected by late 2025 or early 2026. The deal aims to lower tariffs, ease non-tariff...
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Can biofuels clean up India’s hard-to-abate industries?

Can biofuels clean up India’s hard-to-abate industries?

Steel and cement are at the heart of India’s development, but also among its biggest climate challenges. Together, they account for a significant share of global CO₂ emissions, and India,...
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India’s manufacturing labor shortage: Economic transformation catalyst

India’s manufacturing labor shortage: Economic transformation catalyst

As India positions itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse under initiatives like "Make in India," a persistent labor shortage in the sector is emerging as a critical bottleneck. With the...
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India’s online festive sales set to soar 27% in 2025

India’s online festive sales set to soar 27% in 2025

India’s online festive season sales are projected to grow 27% year-on-year, surpassing ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025, fueled by stronger consumer confidence and an expanding e-commerce basket. Around 70% of...
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India’s industrial production growth accelerates to 4-month high of 3.5% in July

India’s industrial production growth accelerates to 4-month high of 3.5% in July

India’s industrial production rose to a four-month high of 3.5% in July, driven by a strong showing from the manufacturing sector, according to official data released on Thursday. The last...
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NEWS BUZZ

Food processing schemes unlock opportunities for MSMES across India

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is fostering the growth of India’s food processing sector through schemes like PMKSY.


Cross-border ecommerce shipments from India to US may fall 25%

Cross-border payment firms expect a 15–25% drop in India–US ecommerce shipments as Washington ends its US\$800 duty-free import rule from Aug 29.


India’s Russian oil imports dip in July as discounts narrow and demand softens

India’s Russian oil imports fell in July as discounts narrowed and seasonal demand softened, with private refiners accounting for most of the purchases.

ECONOMY

India’s manufacturing labor shortage: Economic transformation catalyst

As India positions itself as a global manufacturing pow...

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Unlocking opportunities: Andhra Pradesh’s food processing advantage

Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a frontrunner in India’...

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GST 2.0 reforms: Consumption gains vs revenue concerns

GST 2.0 reforms aim to simplify India’s tax system wi...

TRADE

US slaps 25% extra tariff on Indian goods, raising export concerns

The US has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian g...

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India’s electronics exports: A surge towards global leadership

In a landmark achievement for India’s manufacturing s...

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Parliament clears Indian Ports Bill, 2025

Parliament passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, replacin...

FUTURE ENERGY

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Flex-fuel vehicles in India: Market growth, challenges & roadmap

India’s flex-fuel vehicle market is projected to reac...

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India eyes biofuel future with first SAF from Panipat refinery

Indian Oil Corporation’s Panipat refinery has produce...

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India unveils first electric mobility performance index

NITI Aayog’s inaugural India Electric Mobility Index ...

CHOPPER VIEW

Fueling India’s future: Prakash Naiknavare on the next big biofuel leap

Prakash Naiknavare, MD of the NFCSF, recently interacte...

“Beyond E20: Can India set the global standard in biofuels?”

IBT spoke with Mr. Dalbir Singh Mahal, Director & CEO a...

“Carbon pricing will redefine India’s biofuel economics by 2030”

In an exclusive interaction with IBT, Kushagra Nandan, ...

PERSPECTIVES

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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...

Beyond blending: Is India ready for biofuel 2.0?

In this exclusive interview with IBT, Dr. Sanjukta Subu...

INDUS EXPRESS

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From Kyoto to Kolkata: The untold story of Matcha’s rise in India

India may be a chai nation, but matcha is steadily maki...

Lid laminates 2.0: How innovation is redefining F&B branding

Lid laminates are undergoing a significant transformati...

Are plant-based omega-3s are the future of wellness?

From supporting brain development to reducing the risk ...

FPOs fuelling inclusive development in agriculture

Over 10,000 FPOs have been established under a Rs 6,865...

INDUSTRY

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Can biofuels clean up India’s hard-to-abate industries?

Steel and cement are at the heart of India’s developm...

India’s industrial production growth accelerates to 4-month high of 3.5% in July

India’s industrial production rose to a four-month hi...

From LEDs to AI: the rise of vertical farming equipment

Global vertical farming equipment market reached US$ 4....

Express logistics in India set to hit US$ 22 billion by FY30

India’s express logistics and courier sector is poise...

SERVICES

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India’s online festive sales set to soar 27% in 2025

India’s online festive season sales are projected to ...

India eyes a US$ 3-trillion tourism economy by 2047

India’s tourism sector is expected to reach US$ 3 tri...

India office market to hit 1 billion sq ft by 2025

India is poised to cross 1 billion sq ft in total offic...

India’s online retail to hit 17% of total sales by 2030

India’s e-commerce share in retail is set to rise fro...

STARTUPS & TECH

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India leads in AI adoption as OpenAI launches GPT-5

India is emerging as a global AI leader, with OpenAI’...

How quantum computing threatens data security

Quantum computers may break current encryption within 1...

As rivals rise, is ChatGPT losing its edge?

With new features and growing user bases, AI chatbots l...

India’s own AI: Building a multilingual, inclusive intelligence model

India is set to launch its first indigenous AI model, d...

TRADE BASKET

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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...

Cactus leather: India’s green revolution in fashion and sustainability

Cactus leather is gaining global traction as a sustaina...

TRADE PARTNER

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India–Peru FTA expected to conclude by early 2026

India and Peru are set to conclude a Free Tarade Agreem...

India targets 50 new markets to offset US tariff impact

India's bold move to expand its export outreach to 50 n...

India UK F&B exports 2025 post FTA : From spice box to supermarket shelf.

As global trade agreements reshape market access and ec...

Tariff tensions threaten India–US pharmaceutical trade

India–US pharmaceutical trade is facing fresh challen...

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