EU plans biggest carbon market overhaul: What's changing and why it mattersThe European Union plans significant changes to its carbon trading system. These revisions aim to balance climate targets with industrial c...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Explainer: India–EU FTA expected to lift Indian exports to EuropeIndia and the European Union have finalized negotiations for a free trade agreement. This pact aims to boost India's exports and reduce rel...
27 Jan, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
India-EU trade pact: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this weekCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal embarks on a visit to Brussels this week for critical discussions on a proposed trade pact with the European...
04 Jan, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Piyush Goyal lauds TEPA coming into force; says India engaging with world from position of strengthUnion Minister Piyush Goyal announced the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has come into force, marking a signifi...
02 Oct, 2025, 08.08 AM IST
India-EU trade talks at critical stage amid hurdles, officials tell parliamentary panelIndia and the EU are engaged in advanced FTA negotiations, addressing stringent standards and non-tariff barriers impacting Indian exports....
11 Sep, 2025, 12.14 AM IST
India negotiates from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal after Congress jabUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal asserted that India prioritizes national interests in trade negotiations, contrasting it with the Cong...
05 Jul, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Held 3 meetings in 35 days with EU trade commissioner to push FTA talks: GoyalIndia and the European Union are actively pursuing a free trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner Maros S...
05 Jun, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Trump's Greenland threats spark Iceland jittersDonald Trump's interest in Greenland has Iceland reconsidering its defense arrangements with the US and NATO. A majority of Icelanders view...
15 May, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
India, EU exploring possibility to negotiate FTA in phases: OfficialIndia and the European Union are considering a phased approach to their free trade agreement negotiations due to global trade uncertainties...
08 Apr, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
India does not rush into trade agreements if it is not fair, balanced, equitable: GoyalIndia's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, emphasizes that India does not rush into Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) unless they are...
23 Feb, 2024, 03.08 PM IST
Trade pacts with EU, EFTA doable: Piyush Goyal“We are in active dialogue with the EU and EFTA for a free trade agreement... I do believe that both of these are eminently doable and will...
22 Nov, 2023, 09.55 PM IST
Talks on free trade agreement with UK moving at faster pace: GoyalIn such pacts, two or more countries significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on maximum number of goods traded between them. Besid...
09 Aug, 2022, 11.57 PM IST
Five Nordic countries pitch for FTA with IndiaThe ambassadors of Denmark and Finland mentioned that the recent hike in customs duties announced in the budget would not be favourable to ...
27 Feb, 2018, 09.09 PM IST
India, EFTA meet to resume trade agreement talksThe India-EFTA TEPA negotiations had started in October, 2008. So far, 13 rounds of negotiations have been held at the level of chief negot...
10 Jun, 2016, 09.29 PM IST
Conclusion of India-EU FTA talks possible this year: Nirmala SitharamanGovernment sees a "possibility" of conclusion of free trade pacts with EU as well as EFTA, the four-member grouping that includes Switzerla...
05 Apr, 2016, 11.05 PM IST
- Govts step up action to thaw credit freeze
Governments rushed out new emergency measures in a desperate bid to staunch underpin confidence on Thursday, rallying shell-shocked markets...
10 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Non-EU nations eye trade pact with India
Swiss chocolates, Norwegian salmons, Icelandic cod liver oil and many more such exotic items may soon become part of your daily shopping li...
31 Oct, 2006, 12.45 AM IST