GTRI think tank urges India and New Zealand to double bilateral trade to $2.6B in five years via a new FTA, focusing on tariffs, agriculture, and services. Key sectors include textiles, pharma, and education.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan assures apparel exporters that a trade deal with the US is imminent. Despite 50% tariffs, India's exports grew 22% in November. Read more on India's $100 bn textile export target.
Karnataka's GI-tagged lemon, famed for thin rind & high juice, exported to Oman. First shipment of 3 tonnes sent after India-Oman free trade agreement. Read more.
Dutch Foreign Minister David Van Weel says EU-India FTA talks are in final stages with no major hurdles. Deal could boost $136.5 billion bilateral trade. Read the latest updates.
Netherlands Foreign Trade Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen emphasizes the urgency of finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, calling it vital for strategic partnerships. Read more on the key hurdles and economic implications.
India's Parliament approves the SHANTI Bill, opening nuclear energy to private firms, and signs a landmark FTA with Oman. Explore the details and implications of these major moves.
Karnataka Assembly approves contentious Hate Speech Bill despite BJP's walkout. In a major trade boost, India and Oman ink a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Read the full details.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa to be chief guests at India's Republic Day. Visit coincides with crucial India-EU Summit focused on finalising the long-pending Free Trade Agreement. Read more.
India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during PM Modi's visit. The FTA aims to boost trade, reduce tariffs, and strengthen India's strategic ties in the Gulf. Read the full details.
The India-Oman free trade agreement, set for signing soon, will eliminate tariffs up to 100% on key exports, boosting textiles, electronics, and auto parts. GTRI report details major gains.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-Oman Free Trade Agreement will boost exports in textiles, autos, and renewable energy. Learn how this strategic pact expands market access.
India and Oman will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 16 in Muscat, boosting bilateral trade and investment. Read more about this strategic pact.
A high-level EU delegation meets Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today to accelerate India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Key issues include market access and tariffs.
Punjab's exports confront tariff realignments & market concentration. While engineering goods lead, the state's share in national exports declines. Can diversification & new FTAs build resilience?
Putin's first post-Ukraine war visit to India marks a strategic economic shift. New roadmap targets $100bn trade by 2030 with fuel, labour pacts. India balances ties with US, Europe.
PM Modi told President Putin that the world's welfare lies in the path to peace. India reiterated its stance for peace, not neutrality. The summit outcomes may ease Western concerns over India-Russia ties.
India and Russia held high-level talks in Moscow, focusing on finalizing a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union to boost trade and economic ties. Key discussions also covered energy and connectivity.
PM Modi and President Putin direct officials to fast-track a bilateral investment agreement. Leaders aim for $100B trade by 2030, focusing on energy, rupee-ruble trade, and key transport corridors.
PM Modi & President Putin finalise a 5-year Economic Cooperation Programme till 2030, aiming for $100B trade, an FTA with EAEU, and boosting ties in energy, minerals & Make in India. Read the full roadmap.
India and Canada have restarted discussions on a comprehensive trade pact, marking a thaw after relations soured in 2023 over the Nijjar case. Read the latest developments.
India's merchandise exports posted a healthy rise in November, recovering from October's sharp fall. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlights growth amidst global volatility and ongoing FTA talks. Official data due Dec 15.
India intensifies efforts to finalize the trade deal with the EU by next month. Key issues like carbon tax and market access remain as a crucial EU team visits Delhi. Read the latest updates.
Cyprus aims to finalize India-EU Free Trade Agreement during its 2026 EU presidency. Speaker Annita Demetriou reveals strategic timeline for landmark trade deal.
India and UAE strengthen economic partnership with new market access agreements and data sharing protocols. Discover how this FTA progress benefits bilateral trade.
India and Israel commence virtual FTA negotiations focusing on agritech, fintech innovation. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reveals merchandise exports growth in November. Explore the strategic partnership details.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will be chief guests at India's Republic Day 2026. This historic invitation strengthens India-EU ties and sets FTA deadline.
India and Canada agree to resume comprehensive trade talks, targeting doubled bilateral trade by 2030. Minister Piyush Goyal announces ambitious CEPA negotiations.
EU and India gear up for ambitious January summit to finalize free trade agreement and security partnership. Key sticking points remain on carbon tax and market access. Discover the strategic implications.
India and European Union set to finalize Free Trade Agreement and defence partnership at January 27 summit. Key hurdles on agriculture and alcohol resolved. Read details.
India and Canada agree to restart Free Trade Agreement discussions, marking a significant step in bilateral trade relations. Discover the strategic implications.