2026 to intensify trade tensions between EU-China: Report

IANS | January 10, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The European Union (EU), beyond tariffs and sanctions, set to continue on its trajectory of diversifying its trading relationships away from China and sharpening its trade defence armoury, developed with China in mind, but Beijing “doesn’t seem much to care”, according to a new report.

PM Modi’s roundtable with AI startups signals maturing of ecosystem: Report

IANS | January 10, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent roundtable with a dozen Indian AI startups signalled the maturation of an ecosystem that has been simmering for years, poised to transform sectors from agriculture to healthcare and position India as an 'AI superpower, a report said on Saturday.

4-point plan to tackle tariffs as India eyes 7.4 pc growth: EAC-PM’s Chairman

IANS | January 10, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) S. Mahendra Dev on Saturday said that the Indian government is following a four-pronged strategy to address tariff-related challenges, focusing on industry support, export diversification, free trade agreements, and trade negotiations with the United States.

China inflation ticks up in Dec, almost at 3-year high

IANS | January 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Beijing, Jan 10 (IANS) China's inflation ticked up in the final month of 2025 -- highest in 34 months -- and the decline in producer prices further narrowed as government policies aimed at boosting domestic demand continued to make a positive impact on the economy.

India-Oman CEPA maintains balanced approach to market access and safeguards

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework covering trade in goods and services, investment, professional mobility, and regulatory cooperation, while maintaining a balanced approach to market access and safeguards -- expected to boost bilateral trade, generate employment, strengthen supply chains, and support deeper and more sustained economic engagement between India and Oman, an official statement said on Saturday.