Mon, Sep 11, 2023
Addressing a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said both sides intend to expedite the free trade agreement.
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Sat, Sep 09, 2023
This is a major turnaround from India’s stand since 2015 when New Delhi decided to shun ‘pre-establishment’ obligations to investments in the non-services sector as it risked limiting the country’s policy space, and it revised the Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to allow treaty protection to investments only after the ventures were established.
Wed, Jul 12, 2023
EFTA is an inter-governmental organisation for the promotion and intensification of free trade. It was founded as an alternative for states that did not wish to join the European Community.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Both sides emphasised on the importance of building their discussions on principles of trust and respect for each other's sensitivities to achieve a fair, equitable, and balanced agreement
Mon, May 01, 2023
According to Zee Business report, this was the Fastest Executed Bilateral Agreement where imports and exports increased between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement also boosted trade which benefited the domestic market. Labour-intensive sectors also boomed as a result of this tie-up.
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
The present membership of EFTA is limited to four countries - Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. These countries are not part of the European Union (EU).
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Italy and France have offered unstinted support for the early conclusion of negotiations for the India-EU trade agreement. He added that India has emphasised the different economic conditions and per capita income in the two regions.
Sat, Feb 25, 2023
According to the union minister, the European Union will take a longer time, because there are 27 countries that have to come on the same page. Last year, India signed FTAs with Australia and the United Arab Emirates.
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
The British Indian leader updated Parliament that he reviewed progress on the FTA during his first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi since taking charge at 10 Downing Street.
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
India's exports to the UAE rose by 12.5 per cent to USD 12.67 billion in June-October 2022. Imports during the period have increased by 21 per cent to USD 22.2 billion, Joint Secretary in the department, Srikar Reddy, told.
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
The Australian Parliament passed the country's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. With this agreement, the total bilateral trade between India and Australia is expected to cross $45-50 billion from the current $31 billion in five years. Who will benefit from India-Australia FTA? How will growth get a boost from FTA? Watch this special report on India 360.
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
A big step was taken on Tuesday to further strengthen the relationship between India and Australia. In view of this, the India-Australia Free Trade Agreement was passed in the Parliament of Australia. Who will benefit from India-Australia FTA? Know full details from Nupur.
Tue, Nov 22, 2022
India and Australia would now implement the free trade agreement on a mutually agreed date as the Australian Parliament on Nov 22 approved the pact between the two countries, an official said on Tuesday (November 22).
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet: "Delighted that India-Australia Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement has been passed by Australian Parliament.
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
India-UK trade pact: This marks the first official confirmation that both sides are no longer considering Diwali as the closing date for the majority of the deal, with the DIT previously only saying that the government 'won't sacrifice quality for speed'.
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
India-UK FTA talks: Data localisation and UK companies being allowed to bid for Indian government contracts are among the issues causing a possible deadlock in the final stages of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations towards a Diwali draft completion deadline
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
Oil imports in August jumped by 86.44 per cent to USD 17.6 billion. However, gold imports dipped by 47.54 per cent to USD 3.51 billion, the data showed.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
The minister said they were here to relaunch the negotiations for a fair, equitable and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and India.
Sat, Jul 25, 2020
India and the UK have affirmed their commitment to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with a view to further strengthen economic ties, the commerce ministry said on Saturday.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
A free trade agreement between the European Union and Singapore will put EU-based businesses closer to one of the worlds fastest-growing consumer markets.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
In an FTA, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate duties on most of the goods traded between them besides relaxing norms and rules to promote trade in services and increase bilateral investments.
Wed, Apr 26, 2017
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross today said there has been no serious discussions on India-US free trade agreement though the Trump administration has no inherent objection over the pact.
Tue, Jan 17, 2017
Britain will leave the EU`s single market when it exits the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation that London might try to seek a "soft Brexit".
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