Exports
GST collections rise 14.8% to ₹1.99 trillion in August; refunds jump 68%
August collections were lower than ₹2.11 trillion in July, when GST collections crossed the ₹2 trillion mark for the second time.
4 min read02:25 PM ISTMint Explainer | Can foreign investment in e-commerce take India's small manufacturers global?
The move comes as India seeks to widen its exporter base and make it easier for smaller manufacturers to access global markets. Can opening this route to foreign investment take more of India's small manufacturers global?
4 min read31 Aug 2026FedEx ramps up India investment as high-value exports take off
India is a strategic growth market for FedEx and one of the fastest-growing markets in its global network, with the country’s growing role in global trade to drive demand for time-sensitive logistics
4 min read25 Aug 2026India leads South Asia’s growth, but China+1 gains remain uncertain: World Bank economist
India remains South Asia’s growth engine, but its China+1 opportunity is yet to take off, says World Bank economist Franziska Ohnsorge, who sees AI as a bigger potential growth driver.
3 min read25 Aug 2026Switzerland, China agree on a trade deal giving 99.8% of Swiss exports duty-free access to Beijing
China and Switzerland have concluded negotiations on an updated trade agreement that will give 99.8% of Swiss exports duty-free access to China. The deal also expands market access for Swiss investors and strengthens cooperation on labour, environmental and trade issues.
2 min read21 Aug 2026Not all FDI is the same: The country must rejig what statistics capture to focus on the right kind
If India is to defend its currency sustainably, the country must attract and earn more dollars. Since what gets measured gets managed, we should reclassify FDI statistics to offer visibility on the capital inflows we most acutely need.
5 min read18 Aug 2026European carmakers must switch lanes as they step on the pedal for the world’s next billion motorists
While EU automakers have been chasing Chinese customers, other emerging markets lie largely untapped. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen should look beyond that nearly saturated market towards regions like India, Latin America, North Africa and underexplored parts of Asia.
3 min read9 Aug 2026As EU-China trade friction grows, Beijing had better pay attention to Brussels’ concerns
Beijing’s recent paper in defence of its trade practices is unlikely to soften Brussels. Instead of sticking to its guns, China should act to pre-empt European barriers. The People’s Republic must learn to empathize with trade partners reeling from a China shock.
3 min read5 Aug 2026PM Modi, UK PM Burnham commit to harnessing full potential of mega trade deal for ‘shared prosperity’
In their first phone call after Burnham became the prime minister on July 20, succeeding Keir Starmer, the two leaders covered key aspects of bilateral ties.
2 min read31 Jul 2026India must go beyond signing free trade agreements to reduce vulnerabilities amid today’s flux in global trade
India’s exports have gained thanks to FTAs but imports of crude oil and critical inputs have surged faster, exposing us to geopolitical and energy price shocks. New Delhi must strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce external dependence.
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