India's FTAs to open new export opportunities as country eyes $1 trillion milestone: IIFT VCIndia's trade deficit is likely to persist as long as the country remains dependent on oil imports, although rising exports of value-added ...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
India’s FTAs to open access to $85 trillion market; Piyush Goyal urges exporters to go globalIndia's trade agreements are expected to provide exporters preferential access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, covering 76%...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economyKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
China trade accord with Swiss bucks wider trend towards protectionismChinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Guy Parmelin are set to sign a significant trade deal. The accord offers Switzerland exten...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
India-EU FTA likely to rollout in mid-2027, PM Modi to travel to Brussels for official signing in December: Top EU lawmakerThe European Parliament anticipates that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed by mid-December 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Mod...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
US trade deal will protect all sensitive Indian interests, says Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s trade deal with the US would protect sensitive interests, including those of farmers, and give ...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially plannedNew Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This commu...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Colossal iceberg nearly the size of London nears a British island after traveling 1,400 miles; here’s how it could benefit marine life and the environmentIceberg A-81 has been adrift for three years after breaking away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. As it nears South Georgia, scienti...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India, Mexico begin talks for trade pact; aim to boost commerce, investmentsIndia and Mexico have initiated negotiations for a preferential trade agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The agreement ai...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
India to emerge as major exporter to China, ASEAN, get edge in US trade pact, says Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's potential to expand exports to China and ASEAN. Negotiations are underway f...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
US, Brazil and Israel elections put India’s trade worth billions in focusRecent elections in the US, Brazil, and Israel may impact India's trade negotiations and economic partnerships. The US is close to finalizi...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Piyush Goyal says India-Chile FTA talks ' quite ripe' for conclusion, Canada negotiations making progressIndia is making progress on free trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries, with negotiations with Chile nearing conclusion and talks ...
27 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush GoyalIndia and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
‘Very high’ expectations from India-EU FTA, says Rotterdam port chiefBoudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, expressed high expectations for the India-EU free trade agreement. He highlighted the impo...
25 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
India-EU trade deal could become operational in early-2027, Piyush Goyal saysIndia's trade minister Piyush Goyal announced that the EU FTA is expected to be signed soon. After signing, the FTA could be operational wi...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
India-NZ FTA in force: Over half of New Zealand’s exports to India now tariff-free, Wellington also eyes Brazil, CanadaNew Zealand is working to strengthen trade relations with Brazil and Canada in response to economic uncertainties. The country expects to c...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
India’s $100 billion European Free Trade Association cheque is slow to clear as Vietnam joins the clubVietnam recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, expanding its trade network. This agreement comes ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST