India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
PM Modi invites Dutch companies to design and innovate in India, points to incentives to boost manufacturingNoting that manufacturing in India is now becoming very cost-effective and his government is offering incentives in several sectors to take...
17 May, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Gold imports under India, UAE FTA quota remain modest: OfficialGold imports under a special trade deal with the UAE have seen low usage. The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement offers...
14 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
PM Modi to leave on five-nation tour tomorrow, discussions in UAE to also focus on strengthening energy securityPrime Minister Narendra Modi begins a five-nation tour tomorrow. The visit aims to strengthen India's ties with the UAE and four European n...
14 May, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
India targets $1 trillion exports in FY27 as FTAs come into effect, says GoyalWith an eye on reaching $1 trillion in exports by FY27, India is launching into a new era of trade. The upcoming implementation of various ...
14 May, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Gold prices today: Check 18 carat, 22 carat and 24 carat gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities as govt hikes import dutyGold rates today: India has significantly boosted import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb overseas purchases and protect fo...
13 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Planing 500 delegations, outreach to 1,600 industry chambers to boost FTA utilisation: Piyush GoyalIndia is launching ambitious plans to boost its use of free trade agreements. The commerce ministry will send 500 delegations abroad and tr...
12 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India’s booming Dubai gold trade may be built on someone else’s minesPolicymakers in India are increasingly worried about the surge in gold imports, especially following the beneficial India-UAE trade deal th...
11 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to industryIndian industry must actively use new free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant trade and investment prospects. Commerce Secreta...
11 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
10 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India fast-tracks Canada FTA, GCC talks paused, says Piyush GoyalIndia is pushing forward with trade deals. Negotiations for a free trade agreement with Canada are speeding up. Talks are also underway wit...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Visiting Canada next month to speed up FTA negotiations: Piyush GoyalMinister Piyush Goyal will travel to Canada next month to accelerate free trade agreement talks. India and Canada aim to finalize the Compr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.30 PM IST