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After India-Norway pact, Nordic cos eye Goa as hub
The recently signed India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Free Trade Agreement between India and Norway has prompted Nordic firms to explore Goa as a potential hub.
India, EU conclude another round of FTA talks; deal likely in two phases
India and the European Union have completed the 11th round of negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement (FTA), agreeing to finalize the deal in two phases due to global trade uncertainties. The talks focus on market access for goods, services, and investment, with the EU seeking duty cuts on automobiles, medical devices, and other products, alongside stronger intellectual property protections.
India keeps data exclusivity out of UK FTA to protect local drug makers
India safeguards its $25B generic drug industry by excluding data exclusivity from the UK FTA, ensuring affordable drug access and faster generic launches.
FTAs: It is time for India to pause and reassess its trade strategy
India risks trading away not only tariffs but also its economic autonomy. It’s time to pause and reconsider the FTA playbook before the damage becomes irreversible.
India, EU to hold next round of talks on proposed FTA
In an attempt to wind up the first phase of the pact as early as possible, India and the European Union chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement from Monday.
India, Chile sign terms for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
India and Chile have taken a major step towards deepening their economic partnership with the signing of the terms of reference for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
India, New Zealand wrap up first round of FTA talks
Key issues include dairy access, tariff disparities, and movement of skilled professionals. Both sides target a deal within 60 days amid complex negotiations over sensitive sectors.
New template for trade deals: Govt to focus on tariffs, non-tariff barriers to clinch early agreements
In a major strategic shift, India is moving away from negotiating full-fledged free trade agreements and instead opting for short-term, limited-scope trade deals with several countries.
Farmers protest UK trade deal saying it’s a threat to agriculture and MSMEs
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, allied unions allege pact enables ‘economic imperialism’, bypasses Parliamentary scrutiny, and endangers national interests.
What's in the UK-India trade deal?
Britain and India clinched a long-coveted free trade pact after tariff turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump forced the two sides to hasten efforts to increase their trade in whisky, cars and food.