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Dhirendra Kumar

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Dhirendra Kumar is a policy reporter covering matters related to trade, industry, agriculture, consumer affairs, and textiles and focuses on bringing new and important information to my readers to keep them updated on the latest developments..

ARTICLES BY DHIRENDRA KUMAR

Discussions have taken place on signing a preliminary agreement before a full-fledged BTA is arrived at. (Bloomberg)

India, US eye ‘mini’ trade deal before full pact, set aside sensitive issues

4 min read . 05:30 AM IST

India and EU aim to resolve key issues and finalize the long-pending trade deal by the end of the year. (AP)

India-EU trade deal talks set to begin Monday amid major unresolved issues

5 min read . 09 Mar 2025

India mainly buys fibre products from the US, with cotton accounting for over half of these imports.

Textiles sector eyes zero tariffs in India-US trade

5 min read . 08 Mar 2025

Women are primarily employed in low-tech, resource-intensive sectors, leaving them vulnerable to global demand fluctuations.

Cut tariffs in female labour-intensive sectors and reap benefits, says Exim

2 min read . 07 Mar 2025

In FY24, the US exported petrochemicals worth $7.23 billion to India. (Bloomberg)

Trade talks: US asks for petrochemical concessions, India eyes value chain

5 min read . 07 Mar 2025

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefs the media on Union Cabinet decisions, in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Union Cabinet greenlights ropeway projects, livestock disease control

2 min read . 05 Mar 2025

With Canadian goods facing higher levies, Indian companies could tap into higher demand from US buyers looking for alternative suppliers. (Photographer: Angel Garcia / Bloomberg)

As Trump tariffs target China and Canada, doors open for India

6 min read . 05 Mar 2025

A significant quantity of onions gets damaged due to transportation in unrefrigerated, open wagons. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg

Cold comfort: India to use refrigerated containers to ensure timely onion supply

4 min read . 03 Mar 2025

Domestic production of lentils has been rising in the last few years. (REUTERS)

Dal diplomacy: India's import duty plans to spare the US, punish Canada

3 min read . 03 Mar 2025

The potential closure of these so-called AgWaterTech startups could slow down innovation in irrigation, delaying the adoption of smart water management technologies crucial for addressing India’s agricultural water crisis, experts said. (Mint)

Funding woes threaten farm water tech startups, say experts

3 min read . 28 Feb 2025

Cement production saw the highest expansion, rising by 14.5%. (Image: Pixabay)

India’s core sector growth remains steady at 4.6% in January

2 min read . 28 Feb 2025

Indian products exported to the US face an average tariff of 0.41%, while US products exported to India face a duty of 7.64%, resulting in a tariff difference of 7.23%. (Bloomberg)

Why India’s electronics sector is least at risk from Trump's tariff scrutiny

3 min read . 26 Feb 2025

In 2018, when the US imposed tariffs on Indian steel and aluminium, India responded by raising tariffs on 29 US products. (Bloomberg)

Indian pharma, farm, textile exports face ‘risks’ from new US tariffs: Moody's

3 min read . 25 Feb 2025

Talks with the UK had kicked off in 2022, but were suspended in May 2024, before the UK went to polls in July. (Bloomberg)

Delhi, London talk trade again, as tariff wars flare

5 min read . 24 Feb 2025

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. (ANI)

Aim for $100 bn in exports in seven years: Goyal to electronics sector

1 min read . 24 Feb 2025

India exports over 7,300 commodities to the US. (Bloomberg)

Govt to seek inputs on potential tariff & policy tweaks before US talks

5 min read . 24 Feb 2025

The talks, stalled for nearly a year, are resuming as both nations look to deepen economic ties.

India-UK trade talks to resume soon

3 min read . 22 Feb 2025

Wheat retailers' stock limit has been reduced to 4 tonnes per outlet from 5 tonnes. (PTI)

Centre cuts wheat stock limits until March to curb hoarding, stabilize prices

2 min read . 20 Feb 2025

Per capita poultry consumption in India remains well below the global average, leaving room for expansion, driven by changing dietary habits, higher disposable incomes, and increasing urbanization. (AP)

'Rising feed costs threaten poultry sector profitability despite strong demand'

2 min read . 20 Feb 2025

India’s dependence on Chinese raw materials for garment manufacturing, particularly in the innerwear segment, is hurting the domestic industry. (Bloomberg)

India's innerwear exports face a Chinese problem

3 min read . 20 Feb 2025