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India now engages in trade from position of strength: Piyush Goyal
The minister stated that gone are the days when India entered into imbalanced free trade agreements without recognising its own strengths.
India, Brazil initiate talks to expand Mercosur trade pact
India and Brazil have launched discussions to expand the scope of the preferential trade agreement between India and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, whose founding members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Le nouvel envoyé spécial de l’Inde plaide en faveur d’un accord commercial global
Le nouvel envoyé de l'Inde au Canada affirme qu'Ottawa devrait abandonner la recherche d'un accord commercial restreint et plutôt viser un accord global de commerce et d'investissement avec le pays le plus peuplé du monde.
India-EU FTA talks advance to political level, Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels later this month
India and the European Union (EU) will now remain continuously engaged at the chief negotiators’ level as the deadline for a free trade agreement approaches, and a real breakthrough remains elusive. However, there will be no more formal rounds of negotiations, after the 14th concluded in Brussels recently.
India, US to hold trade talks as New Delhi seeks higher energy imports
India and the United States are set to hold trade talks this week, with New Delhi pledging to import US energy and gas as it aims to address Washington's concerns over its Russian oil purchases, an official said.
EU and India move into final stages of trade talks with continuous contact
India and the EU are intensifying their talks on a free-trade deal and will meet nonstop after making progress during a round of negotiations last week, the European Commission said.
India, New Zealand to resume FTA talks in Delhi: What's on the agenda and why is dairy a sticking point?
Dairy has become a key sticking point in the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations due to the conflicting interests of both countries.
First FTA that aims to narrow the gender gap
In a first for India, its free trade pact with the UK includes a chapter supporting women’s participation in supply chains. The countries agreed to set up a working group to ensure women are prioritised in procurement, digital trade, and innovation initiatives.
India, Qatar target mid-2026 for Free Trade Agreement signing: Piyush Goyal
India and Qatar are on track to finalise a Free Trade Agreement by mid-2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced during a business delegation visit aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment.
India–EU FTA: 14th round of trade talks to resume in Brussels today
India and the EU resume the 14th round of Free Trade Agreement talks in Brussels, aiming for a December 2025 conclusion.