India’s billion-dollar trade juggernaut has an unwanted case of missing balanceIndia’s early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan a...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
New Zealand Cricket ropes in Hero Vida as title sponsor for India-New Zealand seriesHero Vida will be the title sponsor for India's extensive 12-match tour of New Zealand. This significant series marks 100 years of sporting...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
New Zealand parliament passes 'once-in-a-generation' India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exportsNew Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, clearing the way for tariff elimination o...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Indian citizens with select valid visas eligible for 30-day visa-free stay in Uzbekistan: Indian EmbassyIndian citizens holding specific multiple-entry visas can now enter Uzbekistan visa-free. This new rule allows eligible travelers a 30-day ...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India gains wider EU steel access, but carbon levy remainsIndia will export up to 1.64 million tons of steel annually to the European Union. This includes an additional preferential quota of 694,85...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Peru awaits India response as trade talks near end, minister saysPeru sent a counterproposal to India for a free trade agreement. This deal is hoped to be signed by the year 2027. India has become Peru's ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratificationThe European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal t...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish lineThe India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the E...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
India's exports under free trade pacts grew faster than imports in April-July: Piyush GoyalExports under free trade agreements are now growing faster than imports. Outbound shipments to FTA partner countries expanded by 23.9 perce...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
India, Thailand discuss ASEAN trade pact reviewIndia and Thailand assessed the ASEAN free trade agreement concerning goods, with a focus on enhancing trade and investment ties. Furthermo...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
India seeks payment-system links in every FTA, Commerce Secy says: ReportIndia aims to link its payment systems with trading partners in new agreements. This strategy seeks to make cross-border payments faster an...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, framework for preferential access being worked out: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalThe India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India's free trade agreement with Chi...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Amid global turmoil, India maintained momentum of its economic growth, says Amit ShahIndia maintained economic growth momentum despite global geopolitical turmoil. Strategic partnerships were built in key areas like defense ...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
New FTAs open big export gains across key sectorsThe introduction of eight free trade agreements heralds a new era of duty-free market access, particularly benefiting the electronics, agri...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to come into force next month, grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exportsThe India-New Zealand free trade agreement will officially commence next month. This pact grants India one hundred percent duty-free access...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST