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Israel, GCC trade pact talks lose steam, UK FTA likely to be implemented by May
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK, signed on July 2025, is likely to be implemented by early May with both sides “sorting…
Shipping wars stitch higher costs into India’s apparel exports
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is increasing costs for India’s apparel exporters, adding between ₹12 and ₹55 per garment because of longer shipping routes…
FTAs to provide huge export opportunities for pharma, healthcare sectors: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: The nine free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India in the last four years will provide huge business opportunities for the domestic pharma…
Uncertainty looms as shipping is hit, exporters in wait and watch mode
NEW DELHI: The war in West Asia will have a severe impact on trade and shipping as industry and exporters expect port closures. The air…
India launches 1st round of FTA talks with Israel, inks joint statement for GCC pact
New Delhi: India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Tuesday signed the Joint Statement for the India–GCC free trade agreement (FTA), formally launching negotiations…
India-GCC FTA: Piyush Goyal signs Joint Statement for trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Joint Statement for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking a major step towards deeper…
India to add more trade muscle as it inks FTA terms with GCC
New Delhi: India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Thursday inked terms of reference for starting talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The…
India, Oman to sign free trade agreement tomorrow in Muscat
New Delhi: India and Oman will sign a free trade agreement on Thursday in Muscat with an aim to boost economic ties between the two…
Draft ToR for Qatar trade pact, in process to secure internal nod for Oman FTA: Govt
New Delhi: India has shared draft terms of reference (ToR) for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Qatar, incorporating comments on Qatar’s earlier version, the…
India in talks with 50 nations for trade pacts: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India is in talks with 50 countries for trade agreements through 14 groups, union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday….