India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
27 May, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Mexico, EU lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US tradeEarlier this week, the European Union moved to end a trade standoff with Trump by agreeing to implement a deal signed last year with the US...
23 May, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
"Confident" US-India trade deal will be finalised in "coming weeks": Ambassador GorA pivotal trade agreement between India and the United States is soon to be concluded, promising a new chapter in their bilateral relations...
21 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threatsThe European Union has agreed to implement its part of a trade deal with the United States. This move is crucial to avoid new tariffs threa...
20 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni outline Indo-Mediterranean vision to deepen India-Italy tiesIndia and Italy are shaping an Indo-Mediterranean partnership focused on trade, AI, defence, clean energy and connectivity, with Narendra M...
20 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
No need to panic amid West Asia crisis, just be more productive: Piyush GoyalIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges businesses to boost productivity and embrace global challenges as opportunities. He advises ag...
20 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
India-EU trade pact to help boost domestic auto manufacturing: Senior officialIndia and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This pact is expected to attract significant investmen...
19 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
India's edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge, industry body saysIndia's edible oil imports increased by 3 per cent in the last fiscal year owing significant to a boost from duty-free shipments from Nepal...
19 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoffEuropean Union nations aim to finalize a trade agreement with the United States. President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for this ...
19 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Free trade pact with India by year-end: EU Chief Ursula von der LeyenThe India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed by the end of 2026. It will be made operational quickly. This deal will cut tariffs on ove...
19 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpartIndia and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Min...
17 May, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Steel safeguard measure hits India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's trade deal with the UK is delayed by new British steel rules. Officials are seeking a creative solution for early implementation. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to industryIndian industry must actively use new free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant trade and investment prospects. Commerce Secreta...
11 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST