Oil import dependency remains the primary vulnerability for Asian emerging markets, with India the most exposed given thinner inventory buffers relative to China and Japan. The partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the June 17 interim accord has offered near-term relief, but with technical talks still incomplete, supply risk has not been fully...Read More
BEIJING – China’s Commerce Ministry said Monday it has added 20 Japanese entities including the National Institute for Defense Studies and subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to its export control list for dual-use items, amid a bilateral diplomatic row. The latest step, which took effect immediately, follows Beijing’s ban introduced in late February on exports...Read More
DGTR initiates investigation following SI Group India’s complaint alleging dumped imports are hurting domestic industry India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Para Nonylphenol (PNP) originating in or exported from Russia and Taiwan, following allegations that low-priced imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry. The move underscores the government’s continued use...Read More
Ahmedabad: Gujarat retained its position as India’s largest exporting state for the sixth straight year in 2025-2026 despite a difficult global trading environment marked by higher US tariffs, weak demand across major economies and supply-chain disruptions. The state’s exports stood at about $110 billion during the financial year, marginally lower than $116.33 billion in FY25,...Read More
Beijing – Saba: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the General Administration of Customs are considering amendments to existing regulations governing the import and export of gold and gold products. The aim is to streamline administrative procedures, facilitate trade, and improve the management of gold carried by individuals across borders. The PBOC stated on...Read More
According to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro, Taiwan imported apparel worth $***.*** million during January-March ****, up *.* per cent from $***.*** million in the corresponding period of ****. China remained by far the largest supplier, with exports valued at $***.*** million, accounting for **.** per cent of Taiwan**;s total apparel imports. This represented an increase...Read More
India has a solar module manufacturing capacity of over 200 GW a year but only the capacity to make 27 GW of cells, the primary component to convert sunshine into electricity. This means solar module manufacturing in India is built on imports. This poses a big risk because any global value chain disruption due to events such as Covid-19 could dent India’s renewable energy growth led by solar...Read More
New Delhi : The first commercial export of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh has been shipped to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with farmers receiving up to 50 per cent higher prices than the prevailing local market rate, according to a Commerce Ministry release issued on Saturday.The Agricultural and Processed Food...Read More
WASHINGTON (June 27): The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday said it will ban the import of more equipment from a group of Chinese manufacturers, the latest move by Washington to crack down on Chinese-made electronic gear. The move expands an FCC ban imposed in 2022 on new models of telecommunications and video surveillance...Read More
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