ETSA champions show the great Indian dream is all home-brewed and visa-free: Union Minister Piyush GoyalIn a candid conversation with ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, he spoke about India’s trade deals, India-US relations, foreign investment, and how...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Audi India mulling local production of electric car, aims to double market share in 3-5 yearsAudi India is considering local manufacturing of a battery electric vehicle, with a decision expected in the next few months. The luxury ca...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
India expanding trade footprint to strengthen global ties and empower MSMEs: Piyush GoyalIndia is increasing its network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to integrate deeply with global economies. Nine trade pacts covering 38 dev...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Next round of review meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to be held in JanIndia and ASEAN will hold the next review meeting of their goods trade agreement in January 2027, as both sides push to speed up negotiatio...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
IMFL segment: Premium products share expected to hit 35-36 pc in 3-4 years, says industryThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which became effective from July this year, is supporting premiumisation in the domestic spirits market ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
India’s trade deals can boost jobs, attract investment: Commerce Secy Rajesh AgarwalCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal highlighted India's potential to grow its participation in global value chains. He noted that the current...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
India-US trade deal talks may have reached a ‘plateau’, further concessions difficult: Nirmala SitharamanDuring a recent briefing, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that talks regarding a trade pact with the US are currently...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Swiss President to visit India as FTA with EFTA marks first anniversarySwiss President Guy Parmelin is set to arrive in New Delhi next week to celebrate the first anniversary of a pivotal trade agreement. This ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Jaishankar says India-EU FTA will be a "real game changer" for tiesIndia and the European Union are working towards a Free Trade Agreement that aims to strengthen their economic ties. External Affairs Minis...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
GVC integration, supply chain resilience, FTAs key to boost exports, high-end manufacturing: Deloitte IndiaIndia needs deeper integration into global value chains, lower logistics costs and better use of free trade agreements to boost exports and...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
G20 ministers discuss curbing impact of govt-backed excess manufacturing capacities: Piyush GoyalG20 trade ministers focused on preventing unfair manufacturing practices caused by government-supported large production capacities. Discus...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Piyush Goyal, US trade envoy Greer discuss early conclusion of India-US interim trade dealCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a “productive discussion” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on early conclusion of a mutually...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Piyush Goyal meets EU Trade Commissioner, discusses progress on signing FTAIn a significant meeting, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to review the status of th...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India, New Zealand trade pact to boost agri, processed food exports: TPCIStarting on October 20, the free trade agreement between India and New Zealand is set to boost bilateral commerce. This agreement will sign...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
India and Qatar accelerate talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement amidst USD 10 billion investmentIndia and Qatar have agreed to accelerate discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement. Finance Minister Nirmala S...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST