India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
High on India growth, Diageo gives region 'Standalone' tagDiageo is taking a bold step by designating India as a distinct operational region, separating it from the Asia-Pacific hub. This strategic...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
"Continue to strengthen bond between Israel and India...": Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Ministers Modi and Netanyahu discussed strengthening bilateral ties. They reviewed progress and reaffirmed cooperation for mutual ben...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India's latest trade deals to open new global markets for Arunachal farmers, manufacturers: Piyush GoyalNew trade deals offer Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers global market access. Nine agreements spanning thirty-eight countries cre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Parliament Watch: India-US BTA push, EPFO relief, highway slowdown among key updatesA parliamentary panel has recommended the swift conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing the need for safeguards a...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Parl panel for early conclusion of India-US trade pact, tariff exemptions on key goodsThe panel suggested the commerce department prepare a time-bound roadmap to achieve the objectives of the Mission 500 initiative by promoti...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India-Sri Lanka focus on infrastructure projects; updating FTA to boost Comprehensive PartnershipForeign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leaders to review bilateral cooperation and projects. Agreements were finalized on social sec...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefitsThe government is creating a customs playbook for key imported goods. This initiative aims to standardize the faceless customs regime acros...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India, US working towards interim trade agreement: MEAIndia and the United States are actively pursuing an interim trade agreement. Both nations have completed substantial work on the proposed ...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: GovtExports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
India-Arab business chambers join hands to push trade & investment tiesIndia and Arab countries signed a trade and investment pact this week. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade and business partnership...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETAThe consignment of fresh farmed Scottish salmon, produced by Bakkafrost and imported by Bengaluru-based Sashimi Foods Private Limited, reac...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India’s merchandise exports to new FTA partners are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2035: ASSOCHAMThe new wave of India’s FTAs is expected to bolster opportunities for Indian exporters in developed markets through its nine new FTAs with ...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST