'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish lineThe India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the E...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
BRICS chief backs de-dollarisation, says local currencies are the way forwardBRICS Chamber Chairman Sameep Shastri supports de-dollarisation for a multipolar economic system. He believes local currency trade and digi...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI ChairmanIndia must increase exports to BRICS nations to counter trade deficits from energy imports. Greater focus is needed on export promotion and...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
India's exports under free trade pacts grew faster than imports in April-July: Piyush GoyalExports under free trade agreements are now growing faster than imports. Outbound shipments to FTA partner countries expanded by 23.9 perce...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
India’s merchandise exports jump 15% despite global headwinds: Piyush GoyalIndia's merchandise exports saw over fifteen percent growth from April to August. The nation has set ambitious export targets for the upcom...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to meet Russian ministers to advance EAEU trade deal talksIndia's minister will meet Russian and EAEU counterparts to advance trade deal talks. Negotiations for a trade pact with the Eurasian Econo...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India, Thailand discuss ASEAN trade pact reviewIndia and Thailand assessed the ASEAN free trade agreement concerning goods, with a focus on enhancing trade and investment ties. Furthermo...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
India seeks payment-system links in every FTA, Commerce Secy says: ReportIndia aims to link its payment systems with trading partners in new agreements. This strategy seeks to make cross-border payments faster an...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, framework for preferential access being worked out: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalThe India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India's free trade agreement with Chi...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
India may restart bilateral investment treaty talks with UK as model text nears finalisationIndia is close to finalizing its model text for bilateral investment treaty talks with the United Kingdom. Internal discussions on the draf...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
UK recognises India’s carbon credit trading scheme, relief for Indian exportersThe United Kingdom will recognize India's carbon credit trading scheme. This recognition will help Indian exporters avoid double taxation o...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
'Decide something on Monday, revoke it on Wednesday...': Belgian PM takes veiled dig at Trump's tariff, trade policiesBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever criticized arbitrary tariffs and shifting trade policies. He stressed the need for open markets and st...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
New FTAs open big export gains across key sectorsThe introduction of eight free trade agreements heralds a new era of duty-free market access, particularly benefiting the electronics, agri...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Belgian PM De Wever pitches lower, zero tariffs to boost India-EU tradeBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever urged further cuts in import duties between India and the EU. He specifically highlighted the diamond ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India-US trade deal hinges on preferential tariff advantage over rivals, says GoyalIndia is set to wrap up its trade negotiations with the United States shortly. A crucial aspect of this deal includes securing preferential...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
From diamonds to defence: India, Belgium target 2x trade in 5 yearsIndia and Belgium will work to double bilateral trade over the next five years. Cooperation will expand beyond traditional commerce into de...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India wants tariff edge before signing final US trade deal: Piyush GoyalIndia awaits US tariff advantage for trade deal finalization. The agreement was announced on February 3, 2026, reducing US tariffs on India...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST