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UK-India Trade Deal Calls for Standards Upgrade, Experts Say
Experts have called for Indian exporters to upgrade product standards to align with UK regulatory requirements under the upcoming Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The UK Department for Business and Trade has already launched a nationwide FTA roadshow across six cities to prepare British businesses. Rudra Kumar Pandey of SAM & Co emphasized the need for similar outreach programmes in India.
Technology Incogni Report Reveals Job-Search Platforms Selling User Data Without Awareness
A new report from Incogni reveals that leading job-search platforms are selling users' sensitive data to third parties, often without users' awareness. ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Monster rank highest for data collection and sharing. Only 7% of surveyed job seekers expressed concern about privacy risks.
India-Oman Trade Pact Boosts Export Opportunities
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), effective June 1, 2026, significantly enhances export opportunities for India's labour-intensive sectors by securing duty-free access across 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines. This agreement supports India's energy security and supply-chain resilience.
Ethanol Prices and Flex Fuel Vehicles: A Market Shift
Ethanol demand is poised to rise as India reduces the cost of high-ethanol blended fuels and flex fuel vehicles. The government's efforts to cut GST rates and promote FFVs aim to decrease crude oil imports.
Trade Blue Economy Drives India's Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision
Experts emphasize the Blue Economy's role in India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, highlighting ocean-based sectors' potential for economic growth. Key partnerships and research initiatives are underway to support this sustainable development strategy.
ESG Shift: Carbon Rules & Compliance Priority
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