India-UK social security pact to benefit 90-95% of Indian pros working in BritainA new social security agreement between India and the UK will benefit nearly all Indian professionals working in Britain. This pact, effect...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year oneThe United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
PM Modi holds 'very fruitful' meeting with German Chancellor Merz at G7, discuss trade, defencePrime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the G7 Summit. They reviewed the India-Germany Strategic Partnership a...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
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
'Not an era of war': EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue & diplomacy as global conflicts escalateIndia's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with Bulgarian leaders. He stressed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts. He highli...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 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
EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside blocEuropean Union lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules. These rules permit sending rejected asylum seekers to centers outside th...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM 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
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
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
Estonia to be gateway to northern Europe for India, says Indian envoyIndia's Ambassador to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, highlights Estonia's potential as a gateway to northern European markets for Indian businesses...
23 May, 2026, 04.04 PM 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
'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...
21 May, 2026, 06.47 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
PM Modi woos Swedish cos to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speedPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a high-level meeting with the European Ro...
18 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST