India


Review of trade in goods pact with ASEAN priority for India: MEA
India is fast-tracking the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to address a significant trade deficit and secure better market access for its pharmaceutical and agricultural exports.
EU pushes for investment pacts in landmark India free trade deal
The EU's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has called for an investment liberalisation chapter in the new EU-India FTA and the finalisation of a separate investment protection pact, terming them "unfinished business" for the landmark deal.
India, Chile trade ministers may discuss FTA progress next week: Official
India and Chile implemented a preferential trade agreement in 2006 and are now negotiating to widen its scope for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
India, Canada to hold next round of FTA talks in Ottawa in July
India and Canada will hold the next round of free trade agreement negotiations in Ottawa in July. Both nations are committed to a balanced and ambitious pact to boost bilateral trade. Key issues like goods, services, and intellectual property will be discussed. The goal is to increase trade to $50 billion by 2030.
EU-India trade deal raises new concerns for Bangladesh apparel sector
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters are facing fresh concern after the European Union and India reached a free trade agreement, a development industry leaders say could intensify competition in Bangladesh’s largest garment export market.
India, South Korea likely to hold FTA review talks on May 25
India and South Korea will meet on May 25 to review their economic partnership agreement. India has proposed negotiating a new bilateral trade agreement. This aims to address the widening trade deficit. The two nations seek to double their commerce by 2030. They also want a more balanced trade relationship.
India, Canada kick off second round of free trade talks
India, Canada eye deeper energy, minerals cooperation alongside CEPA talks. India's major imports from Canada include pulses, fertilisers, mineral fuels, wood pulp, gems and precious stones, aircraft parts, machinery parts, and iron and aluminium scrap. India's IT sector is the main contributor to services exports to Canada.
India-UK FTA may come into force mid-May
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) is likely to come into force from the second week of May as the ratification process and completion of other legal requirements enter into the final stage, according to an official.
Kenya, India move to fast-track free trade deal talks to boost exports and investment
Kenya and India have agreed to accelerate negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at lowering trade barriers, expanding market access, and unlocking new opportunities for Kenyan exporters, officials said on Tuesday.
New Zealand-India FTA text (Apr 2026)