In one of the most surprising tech developments of early 2026, Apple and Google announced a major multi-year AI partnership that could reshape the future of mobile artificial intelligence and tilt the competitive balance in the AI industry. This deal, which will see Google’s Gemini AI models powering Apple’s next generation of AI features, including a revamped Siri, sent waves…
In December 2025, India and New Zealand took a major step forward in strengthening their economic relationship by concluding a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This agreement marks a significant moment in India’s global trade strategy and opens new doors for exporters, service providers, investors, and professionals from both countries. Negotiated in a relatively short time frame, the India-New Zealand…
India and Oman have taken a major step toward strengthening their economic relationship by signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 18 December 2025. This agreement aims to simplify trade between the two countries by reducing or eliminating customs duties, easing regulatory barriers, and creating a more predictable environment for businesses. For Indian exporters, importers, startups, and manufacturers, the India–Oman…
Mexico’s Proposed Tariff Hike Puts Indian Exporters Under Pressure Mexico has announced plans to sharply raise import duties on goods coming from India and several other Asian countries starting in 2026, with tariffs increasing by as much as 50%. This decision is likely to affect Indian exports that currently see strong demand in Mexico, particularly passenger vehicles and automobile components,…
On September 25, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the global pharmaceutical and trade landscape with a daring announcement: starting October 1, the United States will slap a 100% tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical drugs—unless the drugmaker is actively building a manufacturing facility right here in the U.S. This bold declaration, shared on Trump’s…
1. Reduces Dependence on Foreign Transshipment Ports. Currently, a large share of Indian container cargo is transshipped through foreign ports like Colombo, Singapore, and Jebel Ali. Vizhinjam’s world-class transhipment capabilities mean: • Lower shipping time and cost • Greater control over outbound logistics • Improved export competitiveness 2. Handles Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) With a natural draft of…
As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the definition of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India was primarily based on two criteria: investment in plant and machinery (for manufacturing enterprises) or investment in equipment (for service enterprises) and annual turnover. However, please note that government policies and definitions may change over time, so it’s important…
If you go to Zudio for shopping, you’ll be surprised by their pricing model, and you’ll start to wonder why Zudio’s products are so cheap. While brands like H&M, Zara, and Allensolly are expensive. Let us check how Zudio conquered the Indian fashion market with its distributive pricing model. Zudio was launched in 2016 in India as a fast-fashion brand, owned by the…
The Bombay High Court recently held that there is no prima facie deceptive similarity between Fevicol manufacturer Pidilite Industries’ logo having two elephants against the backdrop of a sunset and Chiripal Industries’ logo having to contain word Tikawoo with the device of a rhino against the backdrop of the sun. “ Merely because Sun is shown in the background of…
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim injunction in favour of Bolt Technology OU in relation to use of the mark ‘Bolt’ in EV (electric vehicle) charging stations in India by Ujoy Technology Private Limited. The court observed that since Bolt is not engaged in providing EV charging services anywhere in the world and has merely installed some…