Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: IndustryIndia's furniture sector is set for a major boost. New free trade agreements will open up export markets and encourage investment. Domestic...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
MPC Forex Level: India’s forex reserves remain healthy at $682.3 billion, says RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraIndia's foreign exchange reserves are strong at $682.3 billion. The Reserve Bank of India has used these reserves to stabilize the rupee. D...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 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
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Visiting Canada next month to speed up FTA negotiations: Piyush GoyalMinister Piyush Goyal will travel to Canada next month to accelerate free trade agreement talks. India and Canada aim to finalize the Compr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
India-UK FTA likely to be implemented by early May; EU by year-end: OfficialsIndia's free trade agreement with the UK is set for early May implementation. The pact with the EU is expected this year. Trade talks with ...
19 Mar, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
EU, US trade pacts progressing, says Piyush GoyalIndia's trade talks with the European Union and the United States are moving forward. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence i...
12 Dec, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Draft ToR for Qatar trade pact, in process to secure internal nod for Oman FTA: GovtIndia is actively pursuing trade pacts, sharing draft terms for a Free Trade Agreement with Qatar and finalizing internal approvals for a s...
10 Dec, 2025, 07.57 PM IST
Qatari firms keen to partner with Indian firms for investments, third-country projects: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Qatar's enthusiasm for partnerships with Indian businesses, extending beyond bilate...
07 Oct, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Qatar wants to negotiate trade pact with India: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that a Free Trade Agreement with Oman will be finalized soon, with Qatar and Saudi Ar...
29 Aug, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
India-Qatar trade agreement must be approached with caution: GTRIIndia is considering a free trade agreement with Qatar, but economic caution is advised, particularly in the petrochemical sector. The Glob...
19 Feb, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
India, Qatar ink six pacts to boost trade and investment96 Indians are currently languishing in various jails in Qatar which is home to around 600,000 Indians.
25 Mar, 2015, 05.38 PM 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
- India to sign defence, security agreements with Qatar
India will sign defence and security agreements with the gas-rich nation.
09 Nov, 2008, 01.02 PM IST
- Double tax pacts with GCC nations in works
In a bid to boost trade and investment flows from the oil-rich Gulf, the government is planning to put in place comprehensive double taxati...
13 Jun, 2007, 02.52 AM IST