Iran War: Wall Street, Defense, AI & Green Energy Gain
Iran-related tensions have led the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cut its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3% to 3.1%. The US-Israel conflict with Iran and the closure of…
Iran to impose $1-per-barrel toll on oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has again shut the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon escalated tensions. The move comes despite a temporary two week ceasefire agreement previously reached between…
Iran permits safe passage for non hostile ships
Iran announced that non hostile vessels can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz during crisis. Authorities said ships must avoid supporting aggression and follow all declared maritime safety and…
US Envoy Credits Trump–Modi Ties for Trade Deal
Sergio Gor said that the personal relationship between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump played a key role in finalising the India-US trade agreement. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026,…
Germany’s Merz arrives in Beijing aiming to reset relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in Beijing on Wednesday, hoping to reset bilateral ties, as China projected itself as a reliable economic partner while Europe struggles to balance its…
India exploring trade agreements with Chile, Canada and US: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India has reached the “advanced stages of discussion” with Chile and continues trade negotiations with Canada and the United States to finalise new…
Tariffs & Trade: Navigating US Policies and Their Impact on India’s Innovation Economy
At a time when global trade is being reshaped by shifting tariff regimes and geopolitical realignments,ICTRD convened a timely Virtual Round Table titled “Tariffs & Trade: Navigating US Policies and…
भारत-ईयू समझौते से यूरोपीय कारों पर टैरिफ़ घटेंगे
भारत और यूरोपीय संघ ने किया ऐतिहासिक फ्री ट्रेड समझौता प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने भारत और यूरोपीय संघ (ईयू) के बीच अब तक का सबसे बड़ा फ्री ट्रेड एग्रीमेंट (FTA)…
From wheat aid receiver to rice exporter how India flipped the US script
India’s transformation from a recipient of food aid to the world’s largest rice exporter is remarkable. In the 1960s, India was facing a severe food crisis, heavily dependent on low-grade…