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Will formally launch free trade negotiations with India very soon: EU

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"

Will formally launch free trade negotiations with India very soon: EU
Updated On : 01 Aug 2023 | 5:59 PM IST

India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal

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)

India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal
Updated On : 12 May 2022 | 12:31 AM IST

India, UK bodies set up a new joint commission to push the trade deal

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

India, UK bodies set up a new joint commission to push the trade deal
Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 12:47 AM IST

UK-India defence deal runs parallel to FTA talks, includes work on jet tech

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

UK-India defence deal runs parallel to FTA talks, includes work on jet tech
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Free trade agreement to facilitate duty-free exports to UAE kicks off

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

Free trade agreement to facilitate duty-free exports to UAE kicks off
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 12:32 AM IST

India-UAE free trade pact comes into force; to facilitate duty-free exports

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

India-UAE free trade pact comes into force; to facilitate duty-free exports
Updated On : 01 May 2022 | 5:12 PM IST

EU says looking at concluding free trade agreement with India by 2024

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

EU says looking at concluding free trade agreement with India by 2024
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

India and UK set Diwali deadline for concluding free trade pact

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

India and UK set Diwali deadline for concluding free trade pact
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 2:17 AM IST

South Korea officially decides to join CPTPP to strengthen supply chain

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

South Korea officially decides to join CPTPP to strengthen supply chain
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 10:45 AM IST

India-Aus pact to facilitate exchange of students, professionals: Modi

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

India-Aus pact to facilitate exchange of students, professionals: Modi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2022 | 2:52 PM IST

Australia-India trade deal to open 'biggest economic door': Morrison

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".

Australia-India trade deal to open 'biggest economic door': Morrison
Updated On : 02 Apr 2022 | 8:42 AM IST

India, UK committed to delivering balanced FTA by year-end: FS Shringla

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

India, UK committed to delivering balanced FTA by year-end: FS Shringla
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 11:21 PM IST

Explained: What India's shift in stance on public procurement means

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

Explained: What India's shift in stance on public procurement means
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

In a first, India opens up central govt procurement market to UAE

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

In a first, India opens up central govt procurement market to UAE
Updated On : 29 Mar 2022 | 6:10 AM IST

India-UK conclude round two of FTA negotiations, share text of draft treaty

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

India-UK conclude round two of FTA negotiations, share text of draft treaty
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

India, UK conclude second round of talks for proposed free trade agreement

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

India, UK conclude second round of talks for proposed free trade agreement
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 1:01 PM IST

Third round of UK free trade talks to be held in India in April

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.

Third round of UK free trade talks to be held in India in April
Updated On : 24 Mar 2022 | 9:16 PM IST

India-UAE bilateral FTA: Upgrades in the export basket, shows data

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

India-UAE bilateral FTA: Upgrades in the export basket, shows data
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 6:08 AM IST

Include women entrepreneurs as stakeholders in consultations on FTA: ICRIER

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

Include women entrepreneurs as stakeholders in consultations on FTA: ICRIER
Updated On : 08 Mar 2022 | 6:16 PM IST

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

Why is the trade deal with UAE a significant step for India?
Updated On : 23 Feb 2022 | 12:59 PM IST