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The brokerage, citing Sensor Tower daily active user (DAU) data and industry checks, said Flipkart remained the leading e-commerce platform by user engagement as of June 2026, while Myntra continued to pull ahead of rivals in fashion.

The child required prolonged Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) care, advanced ventilation, inotropic support, and renal support.

Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note, on optimism that trade negotiations between India and the U.S. are set to gain momentum

The company is also building a future-ready garment manufacturing ecosystem which will deliver better-quality garments to customers at the most competitive cost

Santosh Dudhi, a police officer, said prima facie it appears to be a suicide, but they are not ruling out the possibility of an accident

Shipments to Beijing drop 76% on higher local production; Iran war also impacts dispatch of consignments

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement delivers a projected 7-10 per cent tariff advantage in the UK market

PM Modi posted on social media saying the two sides had reviewed U.S.-India cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology and people-to-people ties

The BSE benchmark traded 108.95 points up at 77,264.57, and the Nifty quoted 44.25 points higher at 24,132.60

Countries are not companies. But national fortunes cannot be built unless leaders have a vision of what the ‘music’ might do years and decades from now

The meeting turned out to be a full endorsement of India and PM Modi by the US President.

Implementation of the FTA, which was signed on July 24, 2025, was delayed first by regulatory approvals.

The India-UK trade pact opens wider access for British automakers to India’s premium car market while shielding the mass-market EV segment led by domestic players.

The price increase will vary depending on the model and variant

According to sources, India is also “happy that its concerns have been addressed” regarding the U.K.’s recent steel tariff announcements, which had temporarily halted the implementation of the bilateral trade deal.

India's foreign secretary said the proposed trade agreement was a key focus of the Modi-Trump meeting, with both leaders directing officials to fast-track its

The CETA provides zero-duty access on 99 per cent of India’s exports to the UK, covering nearly 100 per cent of trade value

Says the FTA could open new avenues for collaboration and opportunities

It said that India’s tariff policies have created some major distortions in the aluminium value chain - encouraging metal exports, inflating raw material costs for manufacturers and increasing dependence on imported finished products

The UK’s recent steel safeguard measures had become a major sticking point in implementing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was signed on July 24, 2025

As e-commerce and AI-enabled shopping surge in India, buyers should understand how their products are being procured and whether they are being fairly charged

In the last three sessions the rupee has recovered 130 paise since the U.S.-Iran deal framework emerged

Modi-Trump meeting LIVE: Among the key meetings, Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to discuss ties between India and the US, which are currently strained due to trade, tariffs and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

India and Canada agreed to enhance defense ties and finalize a free trade deal by year-end during a G7 meet, strengthening their bilateral relations.

APEDA chief says recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union are potential ‘game changers’ for India’s agricultural exporters

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed in July 2025 and was set to be implemented by April or early May 2026. However, a fresh regulation on steel imports by the U.K. acted as a late-stage hiccup

In the meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in this French commune, the two sides also resolved to step up security and defence cooperation

The announcement was made jointly by the two governments after completing all domestic ratification and implementation procedures, setting the stage for a significant expansion in bilateral trade, investment and services exports.

The groundwork for this historic agreement was laid in May 2021 through the Enhanced Trade Partnership and the adoption of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.

The timelines of two key trade deals for India were fixed, and US President Donald Trump also shared a big update on the ongoing trade negotiations with India.

India and the European Union on Wednesday emphasised the need to speed up the signing and implementation of a free trade agreement

The incident occurred at around 11 am on June 16 when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a patrol in the forward LoC area.

While Trump called Modi a “tough negotiator” on the interim trade deal, discussions are weighed down by recent maritime deaths and ongoing US tariff investigations

Islamabad plans to extend duty drawback benefit for the fragrant rice export beyond June, when trade via Strait of Hormuz is set to normalise

Indian exporters of textiles, footwear, gems & jewellery to gain; social security pact to protect short-term expat workers from being double taxed

Brent crude fell more than 6%, moving closer to the $82 per barrel mark. For India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil requirements, lower crude prices are often like a favorable wind behind a ship supporting the rupee

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 272.87 points to 76,537.20 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 69.15 points to 23,921.55

The much-anticipated meeting between Modi and Trump would also be the first one after the US President imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India last year.

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Trademark law protects marks that identify the uniqueness of goods or services. A trademark helps consumers recognise that a particular product comes from a particular business. In India, trademarks are governed mainly by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. One of the most important questions in trademark disputes is: who has the better right over a mark - the person who applied first or the person who used the mark first in the market?This issue was recently discussed in the matter of Parle Products Pri

The two countries have been negotiating a free trade agreement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visiting Canada last month with a delegation of over 100 industry representatives

The Union Commerce Ministry data points to 1.78 % CAGR of textile and apparel exports from 2014-2015 ($29.47 billion) to FY 26. It peaked to $37.54 billion in 2021-2022. And the growth falling 2 % last financial year.

The ecosystem is ready; our startups are doing some phenomenal work; there are tried and tested models in India; the market is large; government will help connect you to the market, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

The Evian meeting builds on the groundwork laid during Carney's visit to India in March, increasingly being read as the inflexion point of the bilateral reset.

The biggest agenda of the meeting is expected to the India-US bilateral trade agreement. While the deal is not expected to be finalised during the meeting, some technical discussions may take place, US officials have indicated.

CMFRI drafts national guidelines for marine ecolabelling to boost seafood exports

New Delhi will still wait to ensure that sticky issues, including US’ penal tariffs on Indian exports, and India’s competitive edge over rivals, are satisfactorily addressed

TMC Crisis Live Updates: 20 rebel MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday seeking a separate seating arrangement for them. The rebels announced their merger with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India, which is alligned with the NDA.

A week-long heritage tour and a two-day international conference in Srinagar voiced a deep yearning for a return to their homeland

This increase in exports was relatively broad-based in terms of sectors, with both petroleum as well as several non-petroleum sectors seeing strong growth in May 2026.

USTR Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24 to discuss the interim trade deal and advance negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement

Almost 42 per cent districts (327) saw diesel sales rising over 10 per cent in May 2026 compared to last year

A peace deal in West Asia would positively impact trade, says Commerce Secretary

Trade body SOPA, USDA revise import estimates upwards on shortfall in domestic output

Imports, too, grew 20.62% to $73.41 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of $28.21 billion.

Opens up India's Exclusive Economic Zone for commercial mining of offshore minerals. Establishes a framework for granting licences and leases for offshore mineral exploration and production.

Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.

Aims to reduce logistics cost from 13-14% of GDP to global best of 8% through efficiency improvements. Establishes Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), Ease of Logistics (ELOG), and System Improvement Group.

Rs 76,000 crore programme to establish a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Provides fiscal support of up to 50% of project cost for setting up semiconductor fabs, OSAT, and design centres.

Incentive scheme across 14 key sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and textiles with total outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Aims to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce import dependence.

Three laws enacted to deregulate agricultural markets: Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, Farmers' Agreement on Price Assurance Act, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. Triggered prolonged farmer protests.

Rs 20 lakh crore (approximately 10% of GDP) comprehensive economic stimulus package announced during COVID-19 pandemic. Covered MSMEs, farmers, migrant workers, and structural reforms across agriculture, coal, defence, and space sectors.

India's biggest indirect tax reform unifying over a dozen central and state taxes into a single nationwide tax. The 101st Constitutional Amendment and four GST Acts created a unified national market for goods and services.

India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.

Port-led development programme to modernise India's ports, enhance port connectivity, develop coastal economic zones, and promote coastal shipping. Envisaged investment of over Rs 8 lakh crore.

Flagship initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub across 25 sectors. Simplified regulatory environment, dedicated investor facilitation, and robust intellectual property regime to boost domestic and foreign investment.

Allowed 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and 100% in single-brand retail, subject to conditions including 30% local sourcing. Aimed to attract global retail chains and modernise India's retail infrastructure.

Aimed to increase manufacturing sector's share of GDP from 16% to 25% by 2022 and create 100 million additional jobs. Proposed National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) with simplified regulations.

India's early policy framework to attract semiconductor fabrication investments with incentives of up to 25% of capital expenditure. Aimed to position India in the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Established a framework for creation of Special Economic Zones to promote exports, attract FDI, and generate employment. Provided tax holidays and single-window clearance for SEZ developers and units.

TRAI introduced unified access licensing and later mobile number portability, transforming India's telecom sector. Combined with NTP 1999, these reforms enabled the mobile revolution that connected over a billion Indians.

Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.

Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.