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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicCommerce ministry

Topic: Commerce ministry

US-India trade deal: Commerce ministry team to visit Washington soon for another round of talks

Earlier this month, the Indian team led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, returned from Washington after concluding talks on the pact.

US, India to give preferential access to each other’s businesses, says Piyush Goyal

With US officials visiting India for the trade deal, New Delhi will push for full exemption from the 26% tariff on domestic goods announced by Trump earlier this year.

India is evaluating implications of Trump tariffs, studying potential ‘opportunities’

According to a statement issued Thursday, the commerce dept is engaging with Indian industry & exporters to assess the situation.

Controller general of patents, whose appointment stands disputed, lost crucial powers over past months

Several orders issued by commerce ministry this year have taken away Unnat P. Pandit’s financial & administrative powers, even as he continues to hold the post, the Delhi HC was informed.

India’s trade deficit hits record high in October, largest share of imports from China

Indian commerce ministry data shows imports in October stood at $65.03 billion, exports were $33.57 billion. At $60 billion for April-October 2023, Chinese imports double that of Russia’s.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.