Free Trade Agreement

India, Israel begin first round of FTA negotiations; Piyush Goyal meets delegation

The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel FTA commenced in New Delhi on Monday and is scheduled to take place until February 26

With key trade deals sealed, India shifts focus to quality-driven manufacturing

Goyal said PM Modi has placed big focus on 'quality consciousness' to make Indian products globally recognisable

India, EU FTA to kick in within a year, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India and the European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for the FTA on February 27.

Budget focuses on making cities centres of development; EU trade deal to benefit Punjab: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said the free trade agreement (FTA) reached with the European Union recently would benefit Indian manufacturers, including those in Punjab, in exporting their products.

India-EU Free Trade Agreement will boost footwear, leather exports: Official

The European Union is the largest market for India’s footwear and leather sectors, accounting for 43 per cent of exports, Council for Leather Exports Executive Director R Selvam said.

India-EU FTA cushions India against external trade headwinds: S Mahendra Dev

The EAC-PM Chairman called the India-EU FTA a great opportunity for both parties. "India will benefit with this. Exports in many labor intensive commodities, like textiles, gems and jewelry and auto parts will benefit."

First-ever rapid response mechanism in FTA to safeguard India from any challenging EU rules

These provisions will help India in dealing with challenges arising from EU's regulations in the future and protect FTA benefits.

India caps EU apple imports at 50,000 tonnes at 20% duty; wine cuts phased over 7 years

India, and the EU announced the conclusion of talks for a trade deal on January 27 after nearly two decades of negotiations.

'Game-Changer' for Industry: CII and FICCI hail India-EU FTA as competitiveness milestone

Auto components and emerging electric-vehicle components, a key industry in terms of employment generation in India, are projected to experience faster growth, in the range of 10–15% annually, according to PHDCCI

India EU Trade Deal highlights: Hope to enforce free trade agreement in 2026, says Piyush Goyal

Duties on passenger cars will progressively fall from 110% to 10%, while tariffs on auto components will be fully removed within five to ten years.

India–EU trade talks near finish line, shaped by firm red lines on farms, industry and climate

As a long-pending free trade agreement heads for signature, years of negotiations show where New Delhi and Brussels held their ground — and what each side hopes to gain.

India, EU crucial FTA talks on January 8-9 in Brussels; Piyush Goyal to meet Maros Sefcovic

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic during a two-day official visit.

India-Oman trade pact allows longer stays, higher transfer quotas for Indian professionals

The India-Oman CEPA raises intra-company transferee quota from 20% to 50%, allows contractual service suppliers to stay up to two years with a possible two-year extension in Oman, and liberalises visas for business visitors and professionals across services sectors.

India-Oman to sign free trade agreement on Dec 18 after two years of talks

The India-Oman trade agreement is expected to provide a framework for expanding trade, investment and sectoral cooperation as India seeks to deepen its economic presence in the Gulf.

India, EU signal strong political resolve to address pending issues in FTA

During their discussions, Goyal and Šefčovič carried out detailed deliberations across key areas of the proposed agreement

India a key strategic partner like China, keen on FTA soon: Bahrain minister

According to senior government officials in Bahrain, the two sides can conclude an FTA, or a bilateral treaty in next two years

ASEAN’s share in India’s trade steady, but imports outpace exports

Trade deficit widens as electronic goods and metals drive Southeast Asia inflows

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.

$100 billion FDI, 1 million jobs to cheaper Swiss watches, chocolates — India-EFTA pact kicks in today

Under this pact, India is set to receive $100 billion in investment over the next 15 years

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.