India eyes preferential market access in US trade push, highlights strong growth position: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing preferential access and the best possible trade deal with the United States. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlig...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelinesIndia is actively pursuing trade agreements with the EU and UK. Discussions are underway to finalize a free trade deal with the EU. The UK ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to visit Canada in May for trade talksCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada in May 2026. This visit coincides with ongoing talks for a free trade agreement between In...
29 Mar, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
India, EU FTA talks: ministers say good progress made, full steam in coming daysIndia and the European Union are moving closer to a free trade agreement. Discussions in Brussels showed good progress with fewer issues re...
10 Jan, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
India, US want to expedite talks for proposed trade agreementIndia and the US are keen to expedite negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement aimed at promoting two-way commerce. The agreem...
03 Apr, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels, discuss India-EU trade, progress in FTACommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Brussels to discuss India-EU trade and progress in the Free Trade Agreement wit...
17 Jan, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
India looks to expedite FTA talks with Australia in next 2 months to close negotiationsIndia is expediting FTA talks with Australia, aiming for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement before Australia's 2024 elections. ...
16 Oct, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
India, EU for expediting ongoing talks for trade agreementBoth sides also affirmed their commitment to work together on common priorities for WTO (World Trade Organisation) reforms including issues...
16 May, 2023, 05.05 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds bilateral meeting with UK Foreign Secretary; discusses global issuesBoth ministers reaffirmed their mutual interest in expediting India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
31 Mar, 2022, 07.48 PM IST
India, Oman agrees to expedite procedures for signing protocol to amend double taxation pactIndian firms have invested in Oman in various sectors like iron and steel, cement, fertilisers, textile, cables, chemicals, and automotive,...
19 Oct, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
Government to simplify customs norms,to reach out to ports, airports, border areasThe agreement is part of the WTO’s Bali ministerial package of 2013 and will come into force after it is formally accepted by two-thirds of...
13 Jan, 2017, 01.23 AM IST
Cabinet approves WTO's trade facilitation pactThe Cabinet today approved the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) which aims at easing customs procedures to boost commerce.
18 Feb, 2016, 01.30 AM IST
Apparel Exporters ask government to expedite India-EU Free Trade AgreementIndia's clothing exports to the FTA countries have increased significantly after signing of the FTA/PTA (Preferential Trade) agreements.
14 Jul, 2014, 02.46 PM IST
India proposes changes in trade pact at WTO Bali meetThe trade facilitation agreement aims to smoothen cross-border trade by removing red tape, improving infrastructure and harmonising Customs...
31 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Bill in US Senate to export natural gas to non FTA-nations
The significant legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators John Barrasso, Jim Inhofe, Mark Begich and John Cornyn.
01 Feb, 2013, 12.58 PM IST
- India asks South Africa to expedite talks for India-Southern African Custom Union pact
India has asked South Africa to expedite the negotiations for the proposed market opening pact between New Delhi and a group of African nat...
14 Jan, 2013, 10.03 PM IST
- India working out plan to expedite oil payment to Iran: FM
India on Friday said it is working out an arrangement to expedite payments to Iran for the imported oil and oil products.
25 Feb, 2011, 07.30 PM IST