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Commerce minister says India will not ‘bow down’ as New Delhi looks at Middle East to diversify trade

US president brings up New Delhi’s ties to Russia in latest trade broadside

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks come before the deadline set by the White House for July 9 for trade deals.

Both sides celebrate the landmark agreement, which was several years in the making.

Deal could help UK industries hit by Trump tariffs, as ministers say it will add £4.8bn a year to economy by 2040

More than a dozen rounds of talks involving successive governments have taken place since 2022.

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by TNM’s Shabbir Ahmed, political and policy consultant Tara Krishnaswamy, and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai.

While the global economy grapples with real crises, India is booming… with ministers dishing out unsolicited gyaan. In this week’s Newsance, Abhinandan Sekhri looks at how India’s startup ecosystem is being smothered – not by a lack of ideas, but by a surplus of sycophancy.

Union minister Piyush Goyal's remarks at Startup Mahakumbh left Indian entrepreneurs stunned. Goyal questioned their innovation, pointing out that many build on existing infrastructure – food delivery, ride-hailing, and edtech – without creating new technology. While his critique holds merit, it overlooks systemic issues: red tape, low RD investment, and…