India slips to 81st in Henley Passport Index, down from 75th earlier this year
The Indian passport has slipped to the 81st position in the latest Henley Passport Index, marking a decline from its…
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17 Delhi Metro stations remain closed for the third day as CJP protest continues
Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi were closed for the third consecutive day on Friday due to security concerns, amid…
Bangladesh doubles ERQ for goods, exporters relying heavily on imports
Bangladesh Bank recently doubled the exporters’ retention quota (ERQ) for merchandise exporters relying heavily on imported raw materials, intermediate goods,…
CJP protest: Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations for 2nd day running, cites security fears
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shut 16 metro stations on Thursday from 7:30 am until further notice, citing security…
Bulgaria’s apparel exports extend fourth year of decline
The first-quarter performance continues a multi-year weakening trend. Bulgaria**;s apparel exports rose from $*.** billion in **** to a record…
Is China+1 dead? How FTAs give India a second chance
Major talking points have been mostly on “China +*” sourcing, Digital Product Passport and Extended Producer Responsibility, diversification and free…
US apparel importers face brief tariff window before section 301
Cost and supply-chain analysis Section *** of the Trade Act of **** (** U.S.C. §****) limits a balance-of-payments surcharge to…
India’s Arvind Fashions’ Q1 revenue jumps as direct sales strengthen
India’s casual and denim company Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL) has reported a 15.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated…
DGFT’s RCMC relief proposal limited by ₹10,000 shipment cap
Why the RCMC waiver matters DGFT, through Trade Notice No. **/****–** dated July **, ****, has invited stakeholder comments on…
Friendship Day 2026: From Goa to Leh-Ladakh, 10 destinations for the perfect friends’ getaway
Friendship Day, which will be celebrated on August 2, 2026, is the perfect opportunity to plan a getaway with your…