Washington, July 9 (IANS) India has mounted a broad defence of its legal, regulatory and corporate safeguards against forced labour, telling the US Trade Representative (USTR) that the country already has the institutions, laws and industry compliance systems needed to achieve the very objectives Washington is seeking through its proposed Section 301 tariff action.
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the United States to abandon its proposed across-the-board tariff on Indian imports, arguing that a targeted, evidence-based approach would be far more effective in addressing forced labour concerns than blanket duties covering all sectors.
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia will further deepen the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and leading Australian business executives said on Thursday.
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, participated in the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, during which they held delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the United States to address concerns over forced labour through bilateral trade mechanisms instead of imposing additional tariffs, telling a US Trade Representative (USTR) hearing that dialogue and compliance would be more effective than punitive trade measures.
Washington, July 9 (IANS) India's economy remains resilient despite the headwinds of higher global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said as it marginally lowered the country's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4 per cent while projecting stronger expansion next year as the energy shock eases.
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday formally began his visit to Australia, with the two countries expected to unveil a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, maritime security, energy collaboration and critical technology partnerships, according to sources.
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision for India's economic growth and his understanding of business and investing have reinforced investor confidence in the country, AustralianSuper Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Schroder said on Thursday.
Washington, July 9 (IANS) India and the European Union plan to intensify cooperation on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO), with both sides saying their newly concluded free trade agreement has created a stronger platform to jointly pursue changes to the global trading body amid growing uncertainty in international commerce.
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne and discussed the remarkable progress achieved under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while reflecting on the strengthening of bilateral ties during Morrison's tenure in office.
