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Similarly, opposition from the automobile and electronics industry effectively prevented an early harvest agreement with Thailand 18 years ago to graduate into a full-fledged FTA.

Fast-tracking FTAs: Deeper agreements warrant inter-ministerial coordination

The new thrust towards FTAs saw a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with UAE in March, followed by an economic cooperation…

July 9, 2022 03:00 IST

The government reportedly is planning to set up an inter-ministerial panel to fasttrack the multiple ongoing negotiations.

India & Free Trade Agreements: Make haste slowly Premium Story

Carefully weigh provisions on trade in services, And green/fair-labour obligations

Updated: July 8, 2022 08:57 IST

“A final decision on the panel will be taken soon,” said the source.

Ministerial panel to fast-track FTA plans

Moreover, such a panel will bolster co-ordination among ministries and departments and improve the quality of negotiations as well, said…

July 4, 2022 05:10 IST

India's FTA negotiations were led by Chief Negotiator Nidhi Mani Tripathi, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce and the EU was represented by its Chief Negotiator Christophe Kiener, the ministry said in a statement.

Next round of talks for India-EU FTA at Brussels in Sept

India and the 27-nation bloc resumed negotiations on June 17, after a gap of over eight years, on the proposed…

July 2, 2022 18:44 IST

India, EU resume negotiations for free trade pact

India had started negotiations for a trade pact with the EU in 2007, but the talks stalled in 2013 as…

June 27, 2022 20:58 IST

FTAs with UK, EU to open new opportunities for domestic exporters: FIEO

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) also said the government initiatives are helping the country record a healthy growth rate…

June 27, 2022 14:20 IST

Oil Diplomacy: Indian companies sign agreements with Petrobras of Brazil to meet energy needs

Hopeful for conclusion of India-UK free trade agreement by Diwali: Goyal

The minister for commerce and industry and textiles said that the government is moving ahead on free trade pacts with…

June 21, 2022 17:23 IST

In India, there are 417 registered GI products such as Darjeeling tea, Basmati rice, Kanchipuram silk etc, which possess qualities or a reputation due to their geographical origins.

India-EU FTA talks to resume next week after a gap of 9 years

IPA aims at providing a legal framework for cross-border investments to enhance the confidence of investors, while the GI pact…

June 21, 2022 02:30 IST

He pointed out how India, as the largest member of the grouping, will be at the same table as the smallest for CHOGM, indicating the diverse strengths of the Commonwealth.

Boris Johnson hails India-UK FTA as ‘biggest of them all’

During a visit to the UK last month, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had also indicated good progress towards…

June 20, 2022 18:21 IST

CIABC urges govt to set up export promotion council for alcoholic beverages

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has sent a communication to the government in this regard.

June 7, 2022 14:35 IST

Free Trade Agreement: India, EU to resume FTA talks from June 27

India signed an FTA with the UAE in February, New Delhi’s first such pact with any economy in a decade,…

June 6, 2022 02:31 IST

India-EU FTA to focus on low-hanging fruit first Premium Story

The EU, after the Brexit, continued to be India’s largest export destination (as a bloc) in FY22.

Updated: May 28, 2022 09:36 IST

FTA between India and UK could be ready by Diwali, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

The minister arrived in London from the World Economic Forum in Davos to stock-take and interact with stakeholders and business…

May 27, 2022 10:07 IST

Will formally launch FTA negotiations with India very soon: EU

“Excellent meeting with Minister Goyal @PiyushGoyal from India. Will formally launch Free Trade Agreement negotiations very soon,” according to a…

May 26, 2022 12:42 IST

Readers will recall that India has recently concluded FTAs with Australia and the UAE, while an FTA with the United Kingdom is proposed to be concluded by Diwali, this year, hinting at India’s efficient bilateral trade negotiations over short periods of time. (File image)

Working through the unworkable: Reviving the India-EU FTA

While last year’s EU-India Leaders’ Meeting hinted at resumption of FTA talks between New Delhi and Brussels, a concrete decision…

May 20, 2022 18:32 IST

India-UAE trade pact to create huge job opportunities, boost economy: Piyush Goyal

The bilateral pact, officially dubbed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), is expected to increase the bilateral trade in goods…

May 13, 2022 20:29 IST

Pharma industry, Indian Pharmaceutical sector, healthcare, health news,

Oman to fast-track approval for Indian pharma products

Although India’s pharmaceutical exports to Oman stood at just $30 million until February last fiscal, industry executives have pointed out…

May 12, 2022 08:45 IST

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman asks industry to form joint ventures with UAE firms, tap FTA with Australia

“When the prime minister visited the UAE some years ago, the royal family promised $75-billion investment in India and now…

May 11, 2022 03:50 IST

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