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India is also eyeing a trade pact with Africa’s oldest customs union - SACU - to expand market access and diversify export routes.

India’s exports bounce back in November after October slump

On special economic zones (SEZs), Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said inter-ministerial discussions are "going on very actively" to make the units in these zones competitive. Surplus capacity in SEZs can be used to reduce imports from countries such as China and ASEAN, he said.

India, Canada agree to fast-track FTA negotiations, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal highlighted opportunities for collaboration in critical minerals, clean and nuclear energy, emerging technologies, and supply-chain diversification, underscoring the strong complementarity between the two nations.

India restricts imports of certain platinum jewellery

This follows similar steps taken in September, when the government restricted imports of certain silver jewellery until March 31, 2026

India seeks steel tariff relief from EU for auto duty cuts in FTA talks

Sources say New Delhi is seeking relief from the EU’s proposal to double duties on steel to 50% and tighten steel import quotas, while weighing tariff concessions on high-end European cars under the FTA

India moves to streamline quality control orders amid FTA talks

The Centre is unlikely to issue any new QCOs while the review is underway, which also aims to ease the regulatory burden on MSMEs, who face higher costs and sourcing difficulties due to existing orders being heavily focused on raw materials.

FTA talks with EU, Chile, New Zealand may conclude this year as India seeks export markets, rare‑earth supplies

The trade deal with EU could even happen by November, it is learnt, given that there is consensus on key issues such as automobiles, whisky and wine, on which the 27-nation bloc is seeking significant tariff reductions.

India-Oman FTA delayed due to Omani procedural approvals, not disagreements, says official

The trade deal is also awaiting a green signal from the Majlis al-Shura, or the lower house of the Council of Oman, which serves as a consultative and legislative body. Negotiations for the pact were concluded in August.

India-EU FTA may exclude CBAM, talks on carbon tax concessions to continue separately

India’s upcoming carbon mechanism is expected to offset costs from the EU’s carbon tax, even as New Delhi continues to seek concessions beyond the FTA for smaller exporters.

India demands lowering of non-tariff barriers to begin FTA talks with Russia-led bloc

To sustain rupee-based trade, India has asked Russia to ease exports to narrow the widening trade deficit

FTA delayed, India to expand preferential trade agreement with Brazil-led Mercosur: Govt officials

Currently, the preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the Mercosur trade bloc covers about 450 tariff lines. Talks are on to expand the PTA further to cover more items across agriculture, industrial goods, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, government officials told Moneycontrol.

India-Canada FTA talks may resume only after EU, US deals close

Despite a thaw in diplomatic ties, the commerce ministry is prioritising ongoing FTA negotiations with several countries, making the resumption of FTA talks with Canada unlikely this year

India, EU FTA enters final stage of talks; conclusion expected by 2025-end, says commerce secretary

India and the EU are focused on ironing out outstanding issues, particularly those related to market access, regulatory cooperation and agricultural sensitivities, the commerce ministry said on October 15.

India-UK ties post FTA

From strengthening India-UK business relations to the anti- immigrant protests in London, Deputy Mayor ( Business) Howard Dawber discusses the future of India-UK relations

India-UK trade ministers discuss roadmap to implement historic free trade agreement

Speaking to business delegates in Mumbai, British PM Keir Starmer said he wants the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) implemented “as soon as humanly possible."

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030: Piyush Goyal

The commerce minister also stated that a trade deal with Qatar could be finalised by mid next year or the third quarter of 2026

Initiation of an India-Qatar trade deal on agenda as Piyush Goyal meets Sheikh Faisal in Doha

India is exploring an FTA with Qatar to secure alternative export markets and cushion its exporters from rising tariff pressures in the US.

India, EU begin 14th round of trade talks in Brussels today

While the EU is seeking greater market access in automobiles and agriculture products, India wants relaxations in the carbon tax on imports of steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser which kicks in from January

EFTA trade agreement, India’s first with Europe, comes into effect

India’s trade pact with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will make Swiss chocolates, watches and apparels cheaper in the country. At the same time, Indian exporters hit by Trump tariffs get a new lease of life as a range of products including tea, coffee, textiles, marine products, leather, gems, and engineering goods get better market access in these four countries.

Latest round of India-EU FTA talks see limited progress, 'better clarity' on industrial, farm goods

The thirteenth round of EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations took place in New Delhi during September 8-12, with two additional days of technical sessions on Rules of Origin held on September 13-14.

Explainer: India-Oman’s $10 billion trade poised for diversification after FTA

Faced with steeper US tariffs, the India-Oman FTA and additional deals with GCC nations could play a key role in diversifying Indian exports by reducing dependence on traditional buyers.

India nears FTA with Oman, open to trade deals with more GCC nations, says Piyush Goyal

Oman is India’s third-largest export destination within the GCC. India already has a trade deal with another GCC member - the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

India, New Zealand to hold next round of trade deal talks on October 13 and 14

This follows the third round of talks, held from September 15 to 19 in Queenstown, New Zealand, after which several chapters were concluded and significant progress was achieved in other key domains.

India-EU free-trade agreement may take at least a year to kick in after signing

Even as India and the EU aim to close talks for the trade deal by the end of the year, the bloc’s multi-stage ratification process means it would be some time before the agreement comes into effect

India pushes for tariff cuts on textiles, leather, and gems in EU trade talks

The EU, on the other hand, is seeking concessions for flagship exports such as wine and automobiles through the free trade agreement with India.