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- Top India trade body says enough is enough, ends all business with Pakistanon 27-Apr-2025 at 7:58 am
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has unanimously decided to completely cease trade with Pakistan. This decision, made during a national meeting in Bhubaneswar, reflects the strong condemnation of the attack and support for decisive government action against terrorism.
- India may seek parity with US on tech access in bilateral trade pact talks: Sourceson 27-Apr-2025 at 7:26 am
India plans to request the United States for relaxed export regulations. This will allow India access to important technologies. India seeks parity with US allies like Australia and the UK. The request includes sectors like telecom and AI. India also wants duty concessions for textiles and leather. The US desires concessions in automobiles and agriculture.
- India, Netherlands discuss ways to boost trade, investmentson 27-Apr-2025 at 7:24 am
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal’s visit to the Netherlands fostered discussions on boosting trade and investment, with a focus on enhancing collaboration through the Joint Trade and Investment Committee. India’s exports to the Netherlands witnessed a rise of 1.75% in 2024-25, reaching USD 22.76 billion. Barthwal also visited Croatia to strengthen bilateral trade ties and explore investment opportunities.
- Trade barriers or not, there’s just no stopping Indian goods from going to Pakistan, reveals dataon 27-Apr-2025 at 3:57 am
Despite trade restrictions following the Pahalgam terror attacks, Indian goods worth over$10 billion annually reach Pakistan through third-country routes like Dubai and Singapore. Firms creatively relabel goods in bonded warehouses to bypass restrictions, selling them at higher prices.
- Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre empowered under PMLAon 26-Apr-2025 at 6:38 pm
The Centre has empowered the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the PMLA, enabling it to receive and share information to combat money laundering linked to cybercrime. This move aims to strengthen enforcement against financial transactions related to online frauds and support the Enforcement Directorate in tackling transnational cybercrimes.
