India raises questions at WTO over interim arrangement to implement e-commerce pactIndia has raised questions in the WTO regarding an interim e-commerce agreement. This pact was agreed upon by only sixty-six member countri...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India defends itself against US forced labour charges; seeks resolution via trade talks as Trump tariffs loomIndia urged the United States to address tariff concerns through bilateral trade negotiations. New Delhi questioned inconsistencies in Wash...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to make 57% of NZ exports tariff-free from day 1, Kiwi PM saysNew Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a significant trade deal with India. Fifty-seven percent of New Zealand's exports ...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
India–UK FTA to boost gem and jewellery exports as it comes into force on July 15India's gem and jewellery exports to the UK are expected to triple after the FTA begins. The agreement grants duty-free access for nearly n...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India, ASEAN assess progress of talks for review of goods FTAIndia and the ASEAN bloc reviewed free trade agreement progress on Tuesday. The Joint Committee urged expediting finalization of outstandin...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Ahead of India-UK FTA rollout on July 15, specialty chemicals industry seeks clarity on rules of originIndustry stakeholders say lower tariffs and improved market access will strengthen India's specialty chemicals sector, but they call for cl...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
India, EU working to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text in 15-20 days: Piyush GoyalIndia and the European Union expect to finish legal scrubbing of their free trade agreement text soon. Both sides aim to sign the comprehen...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
India-UK CETA is more than a trade deal—it is a blueprint for a strategic partnershipIndia and Britain's landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially begins July 15, aiming to double bilateral trade ...
05 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Hormuz disruption, border wars choke Afghanistan's auto tradeAfghanistan's vital car parts trade in Spin Boldak has ground to a halt, crippled by escalating border conflicts with Pakistan and the rece...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Pakistan-based ISIS emerges as major threat to Taliban & Afghan stabilityAfghanistan's Taliban regime faces a growing ISIS threat, with Kabul accusing Pakistan's ISI of backing the militants. This week, the Talib...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK trade pactIndia's Finance Ministry has notified rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-UK CETA, effective July 15, 2026. This agre...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush GoyalIndia's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Mini...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into forceIndia and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Th...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with AustraliaIndia is actively engaged in upgrading its trade agreements with ASEAN partners, aiming to liberalize the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreem...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next weekNew Zealand is set to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his first official visit next week, a historic occasion marking the f...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush GoyalIndia and the EU are set to ink their free trade agreement by December 31, with legal scrubbing expected to conclude in 10-12 days, marking...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
'It's in last 1 or 2%': US envoy Sergio Gor declares India-US trade pact nears finish lineUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the India-US bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, with only minor legal details rem...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST