India to roll out 6–7 FTAs next year as trade push accelerates: Piyush GoyalIndia is set to sign several major trade deals soon. Three to four significant trade agreements are planned for the next year. Additionally...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India-UAE energy agreement: This Emirati strategy has powerIndia and the UAE have signed a significant energy agreement. This deal allows the UAE to store crude oil in India's reserves. It also expl...
21 May, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Healthy rise in exports in April so far: GoyalIndian exports are rising in early April despite the West Asia crisis. Trade data for April will be released mid-May. Negotiations for a tr...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India eyes 20 more countries for open market access in next big trade betIndia is negotiating with twenty additional nations for market access and trade expansion. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated these talks b...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
The triple blow: India’s gathering economic stormIndia's economy faces significant pressure from global events. Trade protectionism, tighter global money, and an energy crisis in West Asia...
23 Mar, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Top honours for PM Modi from 5 of 6 Gulf states signal shift in tiesPM Narendra Modi received Oman's highest national award, the First Class of the Order of Oman, during his recent visit. This marks his 29th...
21 Dec, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
India in talks for free trade deals with 50 nations: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing free trade agreements with several global partners. Discussions are underway with the United States and the Euro...
28 Nov, 2025, 01.26 PM IST
Saudi labour reform can unlock new doorsSaudi Arabia is partially reforming its sponsorship system for foreign workers as part of its economic diversification, freeing exit and jo...
26 Oct, 2025, 10.40 PM IST
IMEC: Nirmala Sitharaman's subtle budget message to overseas audience"The recently announced India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a strategic and economic game-changer for India and others," F...
03 Feb, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
Finalising balanced FTAs with the EU, UK, Canada, Israel and Gulf countries: MoS Commerce and IndustryEngineering sector growth in the future would immensely contribute towards India figuring among the top 3 nations in G20 in terms of GDP, s...
20 Dec, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Why India needs to approach its free trade agreements with an open mindIn July last year, a CRISIL report pointed to lack of FTAs as a key reason for decline in India’s textile exports between 2011 and 2020.
19 Mar, 2022, 11.20 AM IST
Building bilaterals over trading blocsIndia is now targeting bilateral agreements with its biggest trading partners. While this may not be optimal from a world trade perspective...
20 Feb, 2022, 10.43 PM IST
Closer scrutiny of imports under FTAs: Importers now need to comply with stringent normsIndia has entered into free trade agreements (FTA) with various countries - bilateral trade agreements with Japan, Singapore, etc. and mult...
26 Sep, 2020, 10.02 AM IST
Support early conclusion of FTA with GCC: India to KuwaitIndia urged Kuwait to support its efforts for early conclusion of talks for the proposed free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Cou...
08 Nov, 2013, 04.14 PM IST
- MEA laying greater thrust on economic diplomacy
The government has asked its Missions abroad to vigorously pursue the economic component of relations with their host countries.
05 Sep, 2010, 10.44 AM IST
- Industry sees only troubles, no gains from China FTA
The government has been urged to adopt a cautious stand on free trade agreement (FTAs), especially in the case of countries like China, and...
22 Mar, 2008, 03.17 AM IST