Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, heading a high-powered delegation of his cabinet colleagues and top military commanders, on Friday left for India as part of his 10-day seven nation......

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in......

'India, China need breakthrough in economic, border issues'

'India and China have to make concrete progress with regard to the border issue, addressing the trade deficit, and facilitating people-to-people interactions. This has to happen in the next two,......

Why have export promotion councils?

The United States accounts for about a third of India's total textile exports of over $18 billion. So, one way of assessing the impact of the appreciating rupee on exports would be to take a look......

Indian traders cry foul over Chinese silk

Barely a month after India began anti-dumping probe against Chinese silk imports, Indian traders are up in arms against Chinese firms, alleging that two Chinese government companies supplied......

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19 Exporters on Thursday said the depreciating rupee may be beneficial for......

China hit as silk demand declines

Demand for silk products has declined as cheaper polyester products have replaced silk goods the world over. The worst affected is China where the silk yarn prices came down to $24 a kilo in......