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
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free accessIndia and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, granting 99% of Indian exports tariff-fre...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India, Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership; ink 11 pactsThe two leaders also agreed to work towards the "earliest" implementation of the India-European Union free trade agreement that is expected...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Phase 1 of India-US trade pact hinges on Section 301 probe, official saysIndia and the US are set to finalize the first phase of their trade agreement soon. This move is contingent on the conclusion of ongoing Se...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
BIT sweeter? India weighs easing treaty rules with safeguards to attract foreign capitalAs the world shifts economically, India is set to revamp its investment treaty frameworks. The government is exploring options to simplify ...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India should review FTAs, overhaul investment screening, report saysIndia should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adop...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back to rebalance pactIndia and the UK held "great conversations" to boost economic ties, with discussions focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
India-US trade deal advances as talks focus on Section 301 probes and 'minor issues'India is nearing a trade deal with the US, with most aspects of the first phase finalized. Discussions are ongoing for minor details. Meanw...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.31 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
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 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
Rubio on a rescue mission in India? Here are the high stakesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen ties. The visit addresses trade friction and strategic concerns. The US seeks ...
23 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma bats for revival of India-Bangladesh trade ties, border haatsIndia and Bangladesh are restarting dialogue at the local level. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma highlighted the need for increased ...
16 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
07 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST