Duty-free Access for India’s Exports to Australia in 2026
In the coming year, Australia is set to provide duty-free access to all Indian exporters under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), announced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday. “From Jan 1, 2026, 100% of Australian tariff lines will be zero-duty for Indian exports, unlocking fresh opportunities for labour-intensive sectors,”…
India-Australia Deepen Defence Ties for Indo-Pacific Stability
Australia recognises India’s rising capabilities in high-end defence manufacturing, signalling greater future cooperation with Indian defence firms. While Australia traditionally relied on Western systems, it now views India as a reliable partner in defence production. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s upcoming two-day visit to Australia, on October 9-10, highlights the expanding defence partnership, vital for stability…
Fuel Prices Are at the Lowest as Covid Lockdowns Implemented Across the World
On Friday, oil prices dropped to a six-week low as additional Covid lockdowns raised demand issues just as industry participants signalled a supply restoration. Due to these reasons, domestic fuel merchants may drop gasoline and diesel rates following the rise of covid-19 cases in Europe, according to two inside sources. This Friday, standard Brent crude…