Business & Economy · Oct 20, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, seeking to push a near finalised bilateral trade agreement while American and Indian officials also navigate sensitivities over India’s purchases of Russian crude. The visit, which will include stops in Jamnagar, underlines how trade, energy and private sector ties are converging at a critical moment for investment and industrial policy in India.
Business & Economy · Oct 4, 2026
New Delhi and Ottawa open a five day round of negotiations on October 5 with a target to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year end, a push that could reshape goods, services and investment ties between the two countries.
Business & Economy · Oct 3, 2026
India cautioned on October 3 that tariffs, export controls and other trade restrictions are increasingly serving strategic purposes, injecting new uncertainty for exporters, global supply chains and foreign investors. The remarks, delivered at a major economic conclave, outline a policy tension between resilience and openness that businesses and trade partners will need to navigate.
Business & Economy · Sep 17, 2026
India has warned that new US measures targeting countries that continue buying Russian energy could affect bilateral trade and energy security, adding another layer of uncertainty for businesses and global oil markets.
