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Visiting Canada next month to speed up FTA negotiations: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said he will visit Canada next month to speed up negotiations for the proposed free…
West Asia crisis poses risks to India’s trade and macroeconomic stability: NITI Aayog report
New Delhi: The geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose risks to India’s trade and macroeconomic stability by widening the current account deficit (CAD), exerting pressure…
India eyes 20 more countries for open market access in next big trade bet
India is in talks with at least 20 more countries to expand market access and trade opportunities, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said…
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…