The merchandise sector exports increased significantly from USD 31.94 billion in November 2024 to USD 38.13 billion in November 2025, the highest in over 10 years.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-linked inflation in November rose to -0.32 per cent against -1.21 per cent in October, said the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.
While speaking at FICCI's annual general meeting and annual convention, the Secretary said, “We are very optimistic and very hopeful that we should find a solution within this calendar year.
Highlighting the 10-year defence accord signed between the two countries and the recently announced contract to source LPG from the US, Goyal said the comprehensive partnership that India has with the US has many elements.
As per the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, this signing will facilitate the movement of rail-based freight between Jogbani (India) and Biratnagar (Nepal), including bulk cargo under an expanded definition.
The other countries to be approached by India include the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Belgium, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the services sector emerged as the top recipient of FDI equity in FY 2024–25, attracting 19% of the total inflows.
The Department of Commerce is carefully examining the implications of various measures and announcements made by US President Donald Trump regarding reciprocal tariffs, the Ministry of Commerce stated.
The output of eight key infrastructure sectors rose by 4.6% in January against a 4.2% expansion in the same month of last year, official data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday.
The Centre has formed a high-level committee which is tasked to review tariff relief on imports from the United States. The development comes amid the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs across trading countries by April 2.
