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India can open markets gradually in trade deals using safeguards, says ex commerce secy Wadhawan
He said concessions can be granted cautiously for EU cars and wines through safeguards such as tariff rate quotas.
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EU’s broader GSP suspension to hit $66 billion of Indian exports for at least a year before FTA relief
Higher tariffs kick in this month, affecting most industrial and apparel exports until the India–EU FTA is implemented
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EU FTA without CBAM, steel quota relief may slash India’s engineering exports by 10%
EU's steel safeguard measures and carbon tax have emerged as major sticking points, which, if left unresolved, could limit India's benefits from the FTA despite tariff reductions.
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India, Myanmar discuss local currency settlement, ASEAN FTA review, doubling trade by 2030
Bilateral trade between India and Myanmar reached $2.15 billion during 2024–25.
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FTA with EU could offer Indian textile exporters a $2-billion opportunity
The FTA is expected to be signed on January 27, with EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president António Costa expected in Delhi as the chief guests at the Republic Day parade
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Narrowing a $27 billion deficit key to India-UAE’s new $200 billion trade goal
While total trade reached $100 billion, the data shows that Indian exports have lagged behind imports, particularly in the previous fiscal year when growth in outbound shipments slowed to 2.8 percent but imports grew 32 percent, largely due to energy shipments.
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‘Mother of all deals’: Who could gain what from the India-EU FTA
Under the deal, the EU stands to gain easier access for its wines, spirits, and automobiles in the Indian market, while India is expected to expand its exports of labour-intensive goods such as textiles, leather, and marine products.
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RoDTEP likely to get be extended by a year with higher allocation, officials say
For FY26, the government has allocated Rs 18,232 crore under the RoDTEP scheme to support exporters
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Ahead of Budget, Centre faces competing demands from farmers, textile exporters on cotton import duty
While textile manufacturers are pushing for the removal of the import duty on cotton to improve competitiveness of exports, farm organisations are opposed to such a move, pointing to a sharp decline in prices
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India’s exports pivot towards Asia, select European markets amid US tariffs
In December, shipments to the US fell 1.8% from year-ago period but exports to key markets surged, with China up 67%, Malaysia 65%, Hong Kong 61% and Spain 48%
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India’s silver imports up 129% on price rise, supply concerns
The surge in silver imports comes at time when gold has slipped and petroleum growth slowed, likely driven by global price spikes and China export curbs
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India-EU FTA close to finish; sensitive agri goods to stay out
The comments come amid expectations that European Union leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit New Delhi later this month for an India-EU summit.
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First tranche of India-US trade deal near but can't put a date on it, says commerce secretary
Both sides remain engaged and committed to securing a deal, Rajesh Agrawal said, dismissing speculation about a scenario where talks could fail
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Budget 2026–27: India’s tariff-hit exporters seek duty rationalisation, carbon compliance relief
Exporters are seeking lower import duties on raw materials, continued support for MSME-led exports, and measures that ease cash-flow pressures. Support for clean energy adoption and technology upgrades is also seen as important to meet global market requirements.
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Trump’s Iran tariff: India’s $1.2-billion exports at risk but top shipment rice safe
Rice shipments alone accounted for $757.3 million, or over 61 percent of India’s total exports to Iran, making it the most exposed category by value
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India eyes defence exports, tech transfer via Russia-led EAEU FTA
In 2023–24, India’s arms and ammunition shipments to Russia accounted for only a small share of its global defence sales and an even smaller portion of overall exports to Russia, underscoring the limited scale of trade in this segment.
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India asks Russia to ease language rules, remove dual barriers to boost exports, drain rupee pile-up
The issue is expected to take the centre stage when India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union hold the next round of trade talks, likely in the second half of February
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Budget 2026: Stakeholders seek tax relief, credit support for MSMEs
Stakeholders have also called for rationalisation of customs duties on critical raw materials, extension of concessional tax regimes for new units
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Components surge ahead as India's export of finished vehicles stagnates
A NITI Aayog report points to a growing divergence within the auto sector as component exports grow rapidly, while shipments of finished vehicles remain modest
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NITI Aayog flags battery, tech gaps as India struggles for space in global EV trade
The think tank has called for targeted foreign investment, technology tie-ups and dedicated testing infrastructure to cut import dependence
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NITI Aayog urges more competitiveness in existing FTAs as trade deficit jumps 59%
In 2025, India signed FTAs with the United Kingdom and Oman, concluded negotiations with New Zealand, and saw the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA nations, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, enter into force in October.
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'Lesson learnt', India to keep gold, silver out of future FTAs to prevent rerouting
Under India's trade agreement with the UAE, tariff concessions on precious metals contributed to a sharp rise in imports, raising concerns over domestic market disruption
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India looks to Peru, Chile FTAs to diversify silver supplies amid China export curbs
While China has not announced a blanket ban on silver shipments, it has imposed a tighter approval-based export regime
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Govt launches Market Access Support worth Rs 4,531 crore under Export Promotion Mission
The Cabinet approved the EPM in November 2025 with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore for the period 2025-26 to 2030-31
