Commerce Dept pushing to expedite export promotion mission amidst global uncertainty

India’s goods exports remained flat in FY2025 at $437.4 billion as continued global slowdown and US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs affected orders | Photo Credit: VIPIN CHANDRAN To lend support to exporters as they face greater global uncertainty, the Commerce Department is trying to expedite Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) clearance for the export promotion…

LCV segment set for modest rebound in FY26 amid economic tailwinds

Bada Dost, Ashok Leyland’s small commercial vehicle After a subdued performance in FY25, India’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is poised for a rebound in FY26, with industry representatives and analysts projecting single-digit growth on the back of improving economic indicators and rising demand from consumption-led sectors. While the overall commercial vehicle (CV) market showed…

Faced with tariff challenge, shrimp producers eye domestic market to boost sales

 Processed fish and seafood market in India is expected to reach $21.04 billion, says industry expert | Photo Credit: The Hindu Amidst the uncertainty triggered by Trump’s tariffs and countervailing duties in their largest export market, the Indian shrimp producers are formulating a “look inward” strategy to tap the burgeoning domestic market. India’s domestic market…

Tata Steel in talks with US customers seeking tariff exemptions

Tata Steel is reworking its export strategy as shifting global trade policies and protectionist measures reshape the metal’s future trade trajectory. The company is currently engaged in negotiations with its US-based customers to navigate rising tariff pressures on exports from its European operations, particularly the Netherlands – a central node in its transatlantic supply chain,…

Govt appoints four new CBDT members

Govt appoints four new CBDT members | Photo Credit: Kesavan A N 1612@Chennai Four new members have been appointed to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the Union government. An official order issued on Thursday said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the names…