India has emerged as a key supplier of petrol to Russia, with Indian refiners shipping nearly 1 million barrels of gasoline to the country over the past two months as repeated Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt Russian refinery operations. Russia’s seaborne gasoline imports surged to around 125,000 barrels per day in August, equivalent to approximately 470,000 tonnes, […]

Bangladesh and India have discussed easing Dhaka’s restrictions on Indian yarn imports through land ports, reopening closed border haats and bringing land ports back to full operation as the neighbours seek to revive bilateral trade. The issues were raised during a meeting between Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir and Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh […]

West Bengal government has urged the Centre to safeguard the state’s interests relating to water availability, navigation, ports and industry as India and Bangladesh prepare to renew the 30-year-old Ganga-Padma water-sharing agreement, which is set to expire in December 2026. State government representatives raised the issue at a recent meeting of an internal committee of the […]

Chennai Port Authority has announced measures to facilitate container vessels seeking an alternative or additional port of call amid ongoing disruptions in the maritime supply chain caused by the West Asia crisis, weather-related disruptions and other operational challenges. In a Trade Advisory dated August 28, 2026, the Port Authority said it is willing to facilitate […]

Exports of the iconic Banarasi saree have increased fivefold since the Uttar Pradesh government launched the One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme in 2018, providing a significant boost to Varanasi’s traditional weaving industry. The export growth has been supported by government initiatives aimed at strengthening the local weaving ecosystem. Under ODOP, artisans and traders have […]

Indian exporters are facing a sharp escalation in freight costs, with shipping charges to the US, Europe and other Western markets rising three to four times over the past two months amid widespread disruption to vessel schedules. Freight rates that were around $3,000 per container a couple of months ago have now crossed $9,000 on […]

Raymond is stepping up its focus on European markets as India’s expanding network of trade agreements creates new opportunities for apparel exports. The company sees Europe as an important growth region as it seeks to diversify its international business and reduce dependence on individual markets. The expansion comes amid improved market access for Indian exporters […]

Transport logistics service provider Porter plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet to 3 lakh vehicles across India by 2030, as the company looks to improve asset utilisation, optimise vehicle categories and build a more efficient and sustainable logistics network. Speaking at the launch of the company’s 10,000th electric truck in Delhi, Porter co-founder […]

Italian shipping line Ignazio Messina & C. has announced the launch of its new Red Sea Express Line, further strengthening its Indian Ocean–Red Sea service network and expanding connectivity across one of its most strategic trade corridors. The new service will operate alongside the company’s existing Jolly Line service, offering customers enhanced sailing options, increased […]

IndiGo has commenced dedicated freighter operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport, operating its first cargo flight to Sharjah on Saturday. The milestone marks the launch of scheduled freighter services at India’s newest greenfield airport and signals its emergence as a key air cargo hub. The airline deployed its Airbus A321 freighter, carrying a mix of […]