Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has mounted a sharp defence of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dismissing criticism from the Congress as politically motivated and reflective of a “negative mindset”. Using the colloquial phrase “angoor khatte hain”, Goyal likened the opposition’s response to the classic tale…
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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27, First Trip in Third Term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Israel on February 27–28, marking his first visit to the country during his third term and his first Israel trip in nearly nine years. The visit comes at a crucial time for India–Israel relations, with both countries looking to deepen strategic…
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India Hosts EU Leaders, Strengthens Strategic and Trade Ties
New Delhi: In a historic first, the European Union participated as Chief Guests in India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu welcomed them and hosted a state banquet,…
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India–EU Seal Historic Free Trade Deal After 20 Years of Talks
India and the European Union have announced a historic free trade agreement, ending nearly two decades of prolonged and often stalled negotiations. The landmark pact, unveiled in New Delhi during a high-level India–EU summit, is being hailed as the largest trade deal ever signed by India and one of the…
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India–EU Trade Pact Advances Amid Trump Tariff Jitters
India and the European Union are moving closer to sealing what leaders on both sides have described as the “mother of all deals” a long-awaited free trade agreement that could reshape economic ties between two of the world’s largest markets. The renewed momentum comes at a time of heightened global…
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Piyush Goyal’s Brussels Visit Boosts India-EU FTA Talks
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal’s recent visit to Brussels has given fresh momentum to the long-pending India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reaffirming strong political commitment to conclude a modern and mutually beneficial deal. The two-day visit, held on January 8 and 9,…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Financial Services Annex Under FTA
India and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, 2025, following the final round of talks held earlier this…
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India–New Zealand Conclude Financial Services Annex Under FTA
India and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, 2025, following the final round of talks held earlier this…
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India New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero Duty Big Gains for India
India and New Zealand have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that promises zero-duty access on 100 percent of Indian exports to New Zealand, marking a major breakthrough in bilateral economic relations. Announced following a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon,…
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India–Oman Free Trade Pact Unlocks New Opportunities
The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…