India engaged with US for negotiating trade pact, govt tells Rajya SabhaThe Indian government is reviewing recent US tariff developments and remains engaged with Washington on negotiations for a bilateral trade ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Scotch at a discount post UK FTA is only half the story for India's whisky marketIndia's import duties on Scotch whisky and gin have been halved by a new trade agreement. This change is expected to gradually lower prices...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India reiterates WTO-consistent trade policy, calls for development-oriented reformsIndia concluded its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Members broadly appreciated India's constructive engagement and economic resilie...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRIBefore the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By stre...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Bharat Tex 2026 attracts $2.8 billion business enquiries, ₹14,300 crore textile investmentsAt Bharat Tex 2026, business inquiries reached $2.8 billion, complemented by investments of ₹14,300 crore. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka hav...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
India-UK trade deal: Luxury cars get cheaper, but your Scotch will have to waitBritish carmakers are quickly passing on tariff benefits from the India-UK CETA trade agreement. Price reductions for Scotch whisky and gin...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
India-UK FTA projected to boost Indian pharma exports by over 8% to $981 million in FY27: PharmexcilIndian pharmaceutical exports to the United Kingdom are projected to grow significantly. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agre...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India's first UK jewellery export consignment under FTA: $10 million shipped, zero-duty access boosts industryIndia's gems and jewellery sector began its first export to the United Kingdom. This inaugural shipment valued at ten million dollars marks...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
First India-UK CETA export consignments flagged off from HyderabadIndia and the United Kingdom launched their comprehensive economic and trade agreement. First export consignments from Hyderabad to the UK ...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
How to crack a 'great deal' with India? UK reveals details of dealing with 'phenomenal negotiators'UK officials described securing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement as a tough negotiation. They praised India's phenomenal negotiating team ...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
UK-India FTA to boost economic ties; British Airways to increase weekly flights to India by winterThe UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to unlock new business opportunities and deepen bilateral economic engagement, promptin...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
The biggest prize in the India-UK FTA may not be export boostThe India-UK free trade agreement offers more than just export growth. It aims to build capabilities within Indian factories and deepen the...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India-EU FTA key to boosting India-Belgium economic ties, says Piyush GoyalUnion Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the India-EU Free Trade Agreement's potential for India-Belgium economic ties. He met with Belgian ...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; make progress across key negotiating areasIndia and Maldives concluded their first Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Both nations made substantial progress across eight technical s...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST