FTA

Who wanted this ‘landmark pact’?

The India-EFTA TEPA is the first time that India has signed an FTA with four developed European countries. The deal fits into the West’s ‘China Plus One’ agenda and advanced western nations, because of shifts in global geopolitical alliances, are now interested in tapping into the Indian market and diversifying their supply chains.

29 March 2024, 01:29 IST

Who wanted this ‘landmark pact’?

29 March 2024, 01:29 IST

UK, Oman trade agreements may figure in Commerce ministry's 100-day agenda for new government

'The majority of difficult matters in India-UK FTA negotiations are moving towards resolution, and both sides are actively engaged for a fair and equitable deal,' the official said.

24 March 2024, 06:21 IST

UK, Oman trade agreements may figure in Commerce ministry's 100-day agenda for new government

24 March 2024, 06:21 IST

A trade deal for a re-globalising world

The highlight of the agreement is the EFTA’s stated goal to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India by $50 billion within 10 years, and another $50 billion in the five years thereafter, which could generate one million jobs in the country.

18 March 2024, 21:25 IST

A trade deal for a re-globalising world

18 March 2024, 21:25 IST

FTA in the balance, UK, India defer negotiations until after Lok Sabha polls

The FTA negotiations, which opened in January 2022, are aimed at securing an 'ambitious' outcome for bilateral trade – currently worth around GBP 38.1 billion a year as per official statistics from last month.

16 March 2024, 03:06 IST

FTA in the balance, UK, India defer negotiations until after Lok Sabha polls

16 March 2024, 03:06 IST

PM Modi, Sunak welcome progress in FTA talks

The two leaders spoke over the phone even as uncertainty loomed large over the proposed FTA with India set to go to parliamentary polls in April-May and the UK later this year.

12 March 2024, 18:29 IST

PM Modi, Sunak welcome progress in FTA talks

12 March 2024, 18:29 IST

Modi, Sunak discuss 'early conclusion of mutually beneficial FTA'

In a statement, the government announced that the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

12 March 2024, 16:59 IST

Modi, Sunak discuss 'early conclusion of mutually beneficial FTA'

12 March 2024, 16:59 IST

India rejects European FTA bloc's 'data exclusivity' demand to protect generic drug firms' interest

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said there is no Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in which India will go against the generic drug industry.

15 February 2024, 12:20 IST

India rejects European FTA bloc's 'data exclusivity' demand to protect generic drug firms' interest

15 February 2024, 12:20 IST

Thailand, Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement

Sri Lanka has been renewing a focus on trade deals to foster economic growth and help its battered economy, which is estimated by the World Bank to have contracted 3.8 per cent last year, after a severe foreign exchange crisis plunged it into a financial crisis.

03 February 2024, 14:18 IST

Thailand, Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement

03 February 2024, 14:18 IST

Increase import duty on paper, paperboards to 25% in budget: IPMA

The association has also asked for the issuance of quality control orders for different grades of paper to ensure the supply of quality products to Indian consumers and check the import of sub-standard products into the country.

22 January 2024, 11:01 IST

Increase import duty on paper, paperboards to 25% in budget: IPMA

22 January 2024, 11:01 IST

Switzerland, India reach deal on FTA

The agreement 'will create jobs for the young population of India, and secure employment in Switzerland,' Parmelin said in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Sonntagszeitung.

21 January 2024, 10:14 IST

Switzerland, India reach deal on FTA

21 January 2024, 10:14 IST