India's share of global arms imports fell to 8.3% in 2020–24, making it the 2nd-largest arms importer, after Ukraine, as per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report. Watch to know more!

India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine

India’s latest budget has introduced significant reductions in import duties on high-capacity motorcycles, a move experts say could ease long-standing trade tensions with the U.S. The story is significant as Canada hits the U.S. With retaliatory tariffs and warns trump of real consequences for his proposed policies.

India's import duty drop puts Harley in the fast lane

The Sri Lankan government has approved the import of non-iodised salt to address ongoing supply issues, a move aimed at stabilizing the local salt market and ensuring food availability across the nation.

Sri Lankan cabinet approves import of non-iodised salt amid ongoing supply concerns

Silver imports no scam, say experts countering opposition claims

Indian Army was once heavily dependent on imports to meet annual ammunition requirements. It now no longer needs imports from the next financial year. Watch this video for all details.

Why Indian Army will no longer require ammunition import from next financial year

Oil trade has added a new dimension to the already strong India-Russia ties. Bilateral ties remain strong despite the sanctions against Russia & the ongoing west Asia tensions. In this report, we decode how Russian oil has transformed India's energy demand.

Oil import adds new dimension to India-Russia ties

Debt-ridden Sri Lanka has reached an agreement with the export-import bank of china to restructure about $4.2 billion of its outstanding debt. Reports suggest that the agreement with china exim bank will assist Sri Lanka in getting past the first review of the international monetary fund program in the coming weeks. It will also help in securing the release of a second IMF tranche of about $334 million.

Sri Lanka restructures Chinese debt

India halted the import of some major electronic devices. Laptops, personal computers and tablets will no more be imported. Importers now require licences for these products to be brought into the country.

Why has India restricted the import of laptops, computers & tablets?

India is strengthening its military muscle. Enlocking a multi-billion-dollar defence deal with US. India is shifting its focus towards the West. One of the highlights of PM Modi's recent visit to the U.S. was New Delhi's multi-billion-dollar defence deal. The recent deal is not primarily aimed at shifting reliance on Russian defence equipment or aligning with the West. Instead, analysts emphasise that India’s focus is on developing its own domestic weapons industry.

Why US military deals are not enough to wean India off Russian arms yet

As import bans mount Ukraine seeks re-opening of grain transit via Poland

Poland, Hungary ban food imports from Ukraine to shield local farmers

India is now the top importer of Scotch Whiskey as it imported 219 million bottles of whisky last year. This marks a 60% rise in demand for Scotch Whisky from the country.

India tops the list of Scotch Whisky importers

UK settles China import row, pays EU $2.8 billion

China's exports in December fell at their fastest pace since 2020, while imports sharply slowed, signalling risks to the recovery of the world’s second-largest economy.

China's imports, exports plunge in warning sign for economy

Iran has halted the imports of tea and basmati rice from India. It has stopped signing contracts for fresh imports. Why? Is it because of the ongoing anti-hijab protests or is there something else? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Iran halts imports of rice & tea from India

India relying heavily on oil palm to reduce $19 billion vegetable oil imports

Germany recorded its first monthly trade deficit since 1991 in May as a result of higher import prices, show figures released. The Federal Statistical Office said exports reached $131.5 billion last month.

First export deficit for Germany in over 30 years

Amid a global food crisis due to the war in Ukraine, Egypt is facing wheat shortage. Egypt has announced that it will import 5.5 Mn tonnes of wheat from India.

Wheat shortage in Egypt amid Ukraine war, approves India as a wheat exporter

Pakistan's federal minister for planning and development has urged the people in Pakistan to reduce the amount of tea that they drink. He believes that sipping fewer cups a day would cut Pakistan's high import bills. For more details, we're joined by WION's Anas Mallick.

One less cup of tea can save Pakistan's fate?

Elon Musk: Tesla won’t manufacture in India until allowed to import

India warns of fuel-supply cuts to utilities if coal imports delayed

Pakistan has banned the import of 38 luxury goods amid the ongoing economic crisis. The move will help the south Asian nation to preserve forex reserves.

Pakistan bans the import of 38 luxury goods amid the ongoing economic crisis

As some nations look at conflict as opportunities, they try to leverage situation but there are others like India that lead from the front and providing aid in ever possible manner. India has now stepped in the market and will export almost about 7 million tons of its 107 million tons of wheat produced in the country every year.

India to export 1 million tons of wheat to Egypt

Nepal bans imports of luxury items to prevent decline of foreign exchange reserves: Report

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