FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Threading Europe: India’s textile majors redraw strategy after tariff turbulenceIndian textile and apparel companies are expanding their presence in Europe and the UK. Upcoming free trade agreements are expected to boos...
26 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
EU envoy seeks investment liberalisation chapter in FTA with India, early investment pact conclusionEuropean Union Ambassador Herve Delphin seeks an investment liberalization chapter and an early investment protection pact for the India-EU...
07 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India–New Zealand to sign FTA to boost trade, investments and market access across goods and servicesIndia and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement. This pact will boost bilateral trade in goods and services. It will also enco...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
India unveils a power-packed FTA calendar: UK, Oman, New Zealand deals nextIn 2026, India will embark on an ambitious journey to amplify its role in global commerce. The commencement of pivotal free trade agreement...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Major FTAs done; focus now on their effective utilisationIndia has significantly advanced its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy, prioritizing deals with Western developed economies like the EU a...
19 Feb, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Standard operating procedure document for negotiating FTAs to be ready this yearThe commerce ministry aims to finalize an SOP document for FTA negotiations by year-end, involving input from 17 ministries. This document ...
24 Oct, 2024, 10.35 PM IST
Commerce ministry's draft strategy to negotiate future FTAs to be circulated among key departments soonThe commerce ministry has developed a draft comprehensive strategy for future Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The draft will reviewed by key ...
21 May, 2024, 01.49 PM IST
India held two-day "Chintan Shivir" to formulate strategy and SOPs for FTAsThe commerce ministry's two-day "Chintan Shivir" aimed to develop strategies for free trade agreements (FTAs), focusing on India's trade vi...
20 May, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
Comm Min holds discussions on formulating SOPs to negotiate FTAsThe commerce ministry discussed formulating SOPs for negotiating FTAs during a Chintan Shivir, engaging with trade partners like the UK, EU...
19 May, 2024, 04.04 PM IST