India, US lock first phase of trade pact; legal drafting underway: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the finalization of the first phase of the India-US trade pact. This phase is current...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
'Big picture, big framework, big items are done': Sergio Gor says India-US trade deal very close ahead of Marco Rubio's visitThe trade agreement between India and the United States is close to fruition, with major issues largely settled. US Ambassador Sergio Gor c...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Canada aims to seal India trade pact by year-end amid push to diversify tiesCanada aims to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India by the end of this year. Foreign Minister Anita Anand emp...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffsIndia and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreem...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
US trade deal to be finalised as 'circumstances have changed': Piyush GoyalIndia is reassessing its interim trade agreement framework with the US in light of recent global shifts. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal ind...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
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
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India's leaders are forging new international economic partnerships, particularly in technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The cou...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.44 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
India and US trade deal still has a few stubborn cards to play: Fitch unitNegotiations between India and the US have encountered significant sticking points affecting market access and agriculture. US Trade Repres...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Explainer: Why have India-US trade talks stalled again and what's next?Amid rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations between India and the United States have reached an impasse. The US has v...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.08 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
Sitharaman sees a ‘plateau’, but India-US trade deal may not be at a dead end yet: GTRIAs India and the US engage in talks for a bilateral trade deal, uncertainties loom over tariff treatments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India-US trade deal: Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of interim agreement, says Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for a trade agreement. Their discussion occurre...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.06 AM IST