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India IPO Market 2026: Biggest Upcoming IPOs and What Investors Should Watch
India's IPO market is heating up in 2026, led by the NSE listing and a growing pipeline of major companies. Here are the upcoming IPOs, key dates, valuations and risks investors should watch.
Sep 136 min read


India-Japan Trade 2026: Why Bilateral Commerce Could Reach $50 Billion by 2030
India-Japan trade reached $27.47 billion in FY2025 - 26. We examine how investment, semiconductors, manufacturing and a possible CEPA review could reshape bilateral commerce and support a potential $50 billion trade relationship by 2030.
Aug 276 min read


India-US Tariffs 2026: What the New 10% US Duty Means for Indian Exports and Businesses
The US has finalised an additional 10% Section 301 tariff on covered Indian imports. Here’s what the measure means for exporters, exempt products, competitiveness and India-US trade.
Aug 275 min read


Trump Imposes 10% US Tariff on Indian Goods Over Forced Labour
The Trump administration has imposed a 10% tariff on Indian goods under a new US trade action targeting the enforcement of restrictions on imports linked to forced labour. The tariff took effect on July 24, 2026, under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
Jul 243 min read


Samsung Tops European Microwave Market for 11th Straight Year
Samsung Electronics has retained the No. 1 position in Europe's microwave market for the 11th consecutive year, recording the highest retail volume sales in 2025, according to Euromonitor International data cited by the company.
Jul 213 min read


Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026
Gujarat ranked first among large states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The index evaluates all 28 states and eight Union Territories using 84 indicators across eight pillars, including infrastructure, business climate, regulation and government policy.
Jul 182 min read


India-UK FTA Comes Into Force, Giving 99% of Indian Exports Duty-Free Access to UK
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, 2026, giving nearly 99% of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK market. The agreement also expands opportunities for Indian service providers and introduces a five-year social security exemption for eligible professionals working temporarily in the UK.
Jul 153 min read


DGCA Warns IndiGo Over Dangerous Goods Handling Lapses
The DGCA has issued a warning letter to IndiGo after a special audit found multiple lapses in the handling of dangerous goods. The airline has been asked to submit a corrective action report within one month.
Jul 113 min read


Volkswagen Plant Closures Could Affect Thousands of Jobs
Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four manufacturing plants in Germany as part of a cost-cutting restructuring plan. According to reports citing sources, the move could put more than 45,000 jobs at risk as the company responds to competition, tariffs, and weaker demand in Europe.
Jun 302 min read


JSW Eyes Bengal Port Project as Dadanpatrabar Site Gains Momentum
West Bengal's proposed deep-sea port at Dadanpatrabar is gaining momentum as a major infrastructure project. With 1,700 acres of available land and growing industry interest, companies like JSW could play a key role in transforming eastern India's trade and logistics landscape.
Jun 153 min read
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