Apple imports from EU capped, Indian farmers protected under FTA

As per the India-EU free trade agreement, the 50,000-tonne cap will be increased to one lakh tonnes over 10 years. Photograph: Sharafat Ali /Reuters Key Points India’s import duty on apples is 50 per cent India’s apple imports were about

FTA: No duty cut by India on dairy, rice, wheat, pulses

The country has also safeguarded many other sensitive sectors, including beef and poultry, fish and seafood, cheese, maize, corn, fruits and vegetables, nuts, edible oils, spices and tobacco, the ministry said. Photograph: Parivartan Sharma/Reuters Key Points Under the pact, the

Value of CDs climbs to Rs 5.75 trn, rates cross 7% for marquee banks

The data from Clearing Corporation of India shows that HDFC Bank raised Rs 450 crore at 7.01 per cent in one-year money, while IndusInd Bank borrowed Rs 1,075 crore at 7.49 per cent for the same tenor. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

India, EU free trade deal to likely conclude on Jan 27

In such pacts, two sides reduce or eliminate import duties on over 90 per cent of goods traded between them. IMAGE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels, June 11,

Q3 earnings, global trends to drive stock markets this week

Trading pattern in the stock market this week will largely depend on the ongoing Q3 earnings announcement from corporates, global trends, and foreign fund movement, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Moreover, geopolitical developments and any update on trade negotiations would

India-EU FTA: Textiles, pharma, engg to get major boost

Textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods, gems and jewellery exports will receive a boost from the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation European Union, according to exporters. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters The conclusion of negotiations for the agreement is likely