India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Why the India-UK trade pact could make this India’s decade for the textile industryIndustry experts say that the trade deal is expected to improve India’s price competitiveness, enhance export opportunities, and strengthen...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM 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
India aims for $1 trillion exports this fiscal year, says Piyush GoyalIndia is targeting a monumental $1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, a significant leap from last year's $863 billion. Union Minister P...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki, M&M & Tata Motors eye UK fast lane under trade pactIndian carmakers are set to boost their electric vehicle exports to the UK following a new trade agreement. This pact allows duty-free ship...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
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
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pactIndia will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact st...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year oneThe United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.20 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 chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM 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