Former Vice Chancellor of IIFT, Dr. Manoj Pant, analyzes the strategic implications of US tariff actions, arguing they serve as negotiation tactics rather than a full-scale trade war. He highlights the potential weakening of the WTO and the growing shift toward bilateral agreements. Dr. Pant discusses how tariffs could accelerate...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts a 3.5% increase in US’ winter holiday spending for 2024, US$ 989 billion. Gift cards remain the top gift choice, followed by clothing and beauty products. Indian exporters have also seen significant growth, with Amazon Global Selling reporting an 80% increase in sales during...
Five WTO members—the US, Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Ukraine—have flagged concerns over India’s agricultural subsidies, specifically its Market Price Support (MPS) for rice and wheat. They claim that India has underreported its support levels, with rice subsidies exceeding 87% of production value in 2021-23 and wheat support ranging from 67-75%....
The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States has created waves of excitement and anticipation for the future of India’s trade and economic landscape. As only the second Indian Prime Minister to be invited for an official state visit to the US, PM Modi’s interactions...
India Business & Trade is a thought leadership initiative of the Trade Promotion Council of India, a premier trade promotion body recognised by the Department of Commerce, Government of India.
India Business & Trade
M-62, Saket, New Delhi-110064, India
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of trade and commerce with India Business & Trade’s weekly newsletter.
Copyright © 2026 India Business & Trade. All Rights Reserved
