16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.  IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu,......

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday unveiled plans to have a strategic defence partnership and sealed an LNG deal as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed......

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava. Illustration: Dominic......

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually. IMAGE: US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor meets......

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra......

Venture funding slowed in Sep qtr; exit activity at 7-year high

Venture funding in India slowed in the third quarter (Q3) of  2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, though exit activity surged to a seven-year high, according to Venture Pulse from KPMG Private......

For IT cos, growth in Europe may only be temporary relief

With demand for information-technology (IT) services in North America still sluggish, Europe has become a source of optimism for Indian companies because it is delivering steady gains over the past......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......