India


Piyush Goyal meets EU counterpart for second time in a month on FTA talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, their second meeting within a month, to discuss the proposed free trade agreement.
Gender equality key feature in FTAs
India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom and the European Union include specific provisions aimed at promoting women’s economic empowerment and gender equality, unlocking around $500 billion in trade opportunities by 2030.
First tranche of India-US bilateral trade deal likely before July: Sources
India and the United States are set to sign the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before July, with ongoing negotiations led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal focusing on goods and services trade, including labour-intensive exports.
India to seek lithium and copper under new trade tie from Chile to power clean energy and industrial growth
India is seeking to secure a stable supply of critical minerals like lithium and copper through expanded trade ties with Chile to support its clean energy goals and industrial growth. Chile, a leading global producer of these minerals, is a strategic partner in India’s efforts to boost its electric vehicle ecosystem and energy infrastructure.
Negotiations on extent of 'Omanisation' the last hurdle before India, Oman FTA: Govt sources
India and Oman are close to finalising a Free Trade Agreement, with India seeking protections for its workers amid Oman's shifting "Omanisation" policy.
India, EU looking for early harvest trade agreement by July: Official
Negotiations for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year.
Officials may visit Brussels for trade talks this week
An Indian official team from the Commerce Ministry is expected to visit Brussels this week for the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union.
Panthera Resources files $1.58bn damage claim against India over Bhukia project
UK-based gold exploration company Panthera Resources, through its Australian subsidiary Indo Gold, has filed a claim for damages totalling $1.58bn against the Republic of India, alleging breaches of a bilateral investment treaty.
India expects multi-phase trade deal with US as talks proceed
India is discussing a US trade deal structured in three tranches and expects to reach an interim agreement before July, when President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in, according to officials in New Delhi.
India-UK trade pact: A new paradigm for the digital economy Vivan Sharan , Ajai Garg
The free trade agreement between New Delhi and London marks India’s turn from defensive caution to strategic ambition as it seeks to shape the digital economy’s rules.