Volatile geopolitics and growing trade wars have created an opening for a serious, proactive review of the India-ASEAN free trade agreement to unlock the full potential of trade and commerce.

EEPC Chairman Pankaj Chadha stresses that India must “step out of its comfort zone” and diversify beyond the US and EU to sustain engineering export growth amid tariffs.

India’s exports rose 6.7 per cent YoY despite global headwinds, but the US push to scrutinise import origins could hit machinery, electrical goods, and semiconductor exports.

With inflation down to a 99-month low and food prices cooling fast, economists expect another RBI rate cut this fiscal, a relief for borrowers and consumers alike.

A new global report warns of a surge in tech-facilitated child abuse, with AI worsening the threat. India now stands at the centre of global efforts to fight this hidden pandemic.

As AI reshapes India’s jobs and lives, a young coder, a farmer, and a manager reveal the nation’s stark contrasts; between innovation, insecurity, and the urgent need for ethical leadership.

India’s auto retail sector hit a record 34% surge in Navratri 2025, driven by GST 2.0 reforms, festive demand, and a rural revival — marking what FADA calls a “golden era” for dealerships.

A new eye-tracking tech called Get Set Early, brought to India by Butterfly Learnings, can detect autism in just nine minutes, offering faster, objective diagnosis for children as young as 12 months.

Data poisoning is done when attackers tamper with the training data employed in constructing AI models.

In Coimbatore’s Linga Bhairavi Temple, only women enter the sanctum to perform rituals. Led by Bhairagini Maas, it celebrates feminine power, echoing similar women-centric temples across India.

India’s TEPA with EFTA links market access to investment, eases dispute resolution, and marks a key shift in the country’s approach to economic integration.

Sri Lanka seeks review of India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement to cut trade gap and boost exports, Minister Wasantha Samarsinghe tells ABP Live in exclusive chat.

Economists say GST 2.0 could fuel a major consumption surge, with higher disposable income driving demand across sectors and lifting India’s growth momentum.

Surging imports of goods during August 2025, at $61.59 billion, kept India’s merchandise trade deficit high at $26.5 billion, much higher than the average of $23.7 billion seen during April-July 2025.