Trade is the exchange of goods and services. It plays a vital role in economies. It fosters relationships between nations. Trade can be local or international. It influences cultural exchange. Historical trade routes shaped civilisations. The British East India Company significantly impacted India’s economy. Modern trade agreements aim to enhance cooperation. Trade is essential for growth and development. It drives innovation and competition.
India’s bioeconomy has expanded rapidly, crossing $195 billion in 2025 from about $10 billion in 2014. The growth reflects stronger policy support, rising startup activity, and wider use...
India’s statistical system has undergone a major update with the revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The revised estimates were released...
India’s Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association has moved from negotiation to implementation, marking a major step in India’s trade diplomacy. The pact...
India has overtaken China as the largest supplier of cotton products, including apparel and home textiles, to the United States in 2025. The shift reflects higher US tariffs...
India’s 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair was inaugurated in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from the food processing, hospitality and export sectors. The event is jointly...
Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly above the 7.3 per cent recorded in 2024-25. The state continues to remain India’s largest...
India’s industrial production recorded a modest recovery in January 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising 4.8 per cent year-on-year. The growth was lower than the...
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply to a record $725.727 billion in the week ended 13 February, reflecting stronger external buffers and improved financial stability. The increase came...
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is revising the base year of National Accounts to FY 2022–23. As part of the new series, an Advisory Committee on...
India’s sandalwood sector is drawing renewed attention after a farmer’s protest brought into light the tension between tree felling for infrastructure and the value of mature sandalwood plantations....
