Free Trade Agreement

European Union Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has said the EU will formally launch negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement with India "very soon"

The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA)

In a recent visit to India, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the FTA was likely to be completed in October

Three rounds of negotiations for what is being called a free trade agreement - actually an interim or limited treaty - have now concluded

The India-UAE CEPA will benefit almost 90 per cent of India's exports in terms of value

In a symbolic gesture for operationalising the agreement, Commerce Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam handed over Certificates of Origin to three exporters from the gems and jewellery sector here

EU Ambassador Ugo Astuto said India and the European Union are eyeing to firm up the comprehensive trade and investment agreements before the commencement of the electoral cycles on both sides in 2024

No pressure from UK over India's stand on Russia, says Shringla

The approval for the plan has been made in about eight years since the government considered joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the CPTPP's predecessor, in 2013

The economic cooperation and trade agreement signed between India and Australia will enable the two countries to fully leverage the existing opportunities, PM Modi said

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a trade agreement with India due to be signed on Saturday represented "one of the biggest economic doors there is to open in the world today".

"We are also building a strong financial partnership with closer cooperation in fintech, market regulation, and sustainable and green finance," he said

India's public procurement market is estimated to be between 20 and 22 per cent of the GDP, or about $500 billion annually.

Experts say this may open a Pandora's box with demand for similar commitment

Technical experts from both sides came together for discussions in 64 separate sessions covering 26 policy areas

India and the United Kingdom have concluded the second round of talks for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), which aims at further strengthening the economic ties

The third round of talks as part of the ongoing India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will be hosted by India next month, Britain's Department for International Trade (DIT) said.

The share of mineral products, pearls, precious stones and metals has declined, whereas machinery and appliances have climbed to double digits

Economic think tank ICRIER has suggested the government to include targeted measures in the forthcoming foreign trade policy to boost women's participation in global commerce

Why is the trade deal with UAE a significant step for India?

India signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with UAE on Friday. What does this trade agreement mean for New Delhi and what the govt is planning to achieve through this? Find out in this report