Trump wanted Canada closer to America; Ottawa is now flirting with the EU insteadDonald Trump’s tariffs and “51st state” rhetoric have coincided with Canada accelerating efforts to diversify away from its heavy dependenc...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
In a historic first, Canada invited to become EU bloc’s associate memberCanada could become the EU’s first “associate member” under a proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan wo...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
India’s in-demand economic weapon can turn a global crisis into opportunityIndia is expanding its network of labour agreements with countries around the world to connect Indian workers with job opportunities abroad...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
June marks strong rebound in India's gem and jewellery exports, surging 26.51% year-on-yearOverall exports for the April-June quarter remained stable despite global economic uncertainties. Lower international gold prices helped In...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.13 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
"Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTAA significant India-UK trade pact, set to take effect on July 15, promises to boost bilateral ties and open a market exceeding $500 billion...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
India-UK trade agreement may come into force next month: Commerce SecyIndia's trade deals are set to boost exports. The pact with the UK is expected in May. Oman's agreement is slated for June 1. New Zealand's...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
India, UK FTA may come into force in next 30 to 45 days, says Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is set to be implemented within the next 30 to 45 days. This significant development f...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelinesIndia is actively pursuing trade agreements with the EU and UK. Discussions are underway to finalize a free trade deal with the EU. The UK ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Canada in May for trade talksCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada in May 2026. This visit coincides with ongoing talks for a free trade agreement between In...
29 Mar, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Piyush Goyal virtually interacts with Canada Minister Maninder Sidhu, discusses Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementIndia is actively pursuing stronger economic ties with Canada and the United Kingdom. Discussions are underway for comprehensive economic p...
24 Feb, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
India-UK, Oman FTAs likely from April; New Zealand deal expected in September, says GoyalAs India sets the stage for its economic expansion, the country is poised to launch free trade agreements with both the UK and Oman in Apri...
20 Feb, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India, UK making genuine effort to see if FTA can be operationalised in April: Commerce SecyIndia and the UK are genuinely working towards operationalizing their free trade agreement in April, aiming for 99% of Indian exports to en...
16 Feb, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Who is Chrystia Freeland? Polyglot Canadian MP and ex-deputy PM to step down, become ‘unpaid’ economic adviser to Ukraine’s ZelenskyyChrystia Freeland: Canadian MP Chrystia Freeland is leaving Parliament. She will now serve as an unpaid economic adviser to Ukrainian Presi...
06 Jan, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
India in talks with 50 nations for trade deals: GoyalIndia is actively pursuing trade agreements with 50 countries across 14 groups, having already finalized deals with Australia, UAE, Mauriti...
28 Nov, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
Indian workers in the UK exempt from social security contributions for up to 36 monthsA new agreement between India and the UK, part of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), will exempt approximately 75,000 I...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
Could Canada join the European Union? rising public support and strategic interest amid US tensionsAmid escalating tensions with the US, nearly half of Canadians now support joining the European Union, according to a 2025 Abacus poll. Whi...
06 May, 2025, 05.13 PM IST