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The remit of the proposed India-Aussie CECA extends beyond commerce and can increase New Delhi’s heft in the Indo-Pacific

Next round of India-Australia comprehensive FTA talks from Monday; substantial progress likely

Both countries have already implemented an interim pact and are in discussions to expand its scope under the CECA (Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement).

India requests for arbitration with Australia under WTO rules on services trade issue

On November 17, 2023, Australia notified to the secretariat of the WTO about its intention to modify its schedule of specific commitments under the GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) to incorporate additional commitments relating to services domestic regulation.

Indo-Australia trade deal boosts engineering exports, despite import surge

The share of India’s engineering exports to its total merchandise exports to Australia also witnessed a significant rise, reaching 15.1 per cent during the review period.

India beat Australia by 2 wickets in first T20I

Earlier, Josh Inglis smashed his maiden century in the format to power Australia to 208 for three after being sent into bat.

India, Australia discuss expansion of defence ties

The two ministers agreed that deepening cooperation in defence industry and research would "give a fillip to the already strong relationship", according to a statement issued by the Indian defence ministry here.

Can Modi magic help India reap Indo-Pacific gains? 

New Delhi will have to work hard to cash in on Modi’s charisma to clinch a trade deal with Australia and strengthen ties with Pacific island nations 

PM Modi Hosts Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese In Ahmedabad | Meets Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, reached the Narendra Modi stadium on March 9 morning and took a round of the massive sports arena to loud cheer and applause from the crowd. Modi and Albanese handed over Test caps to their team captains Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith. Watch to know more!

FTA fetish — Are we on the right track?

India can use the model followed by some of the East and South-east Asian nations to morph into top exporting nations 

First jewellery consignment under Ind-Aus ECTA flagged off from Mumbai, Surat, Chennai

The India-Australia ECTA will boost the bilateral gem and jewellery trade to double to USD 2.5 billion from the present value of USD 1.27 billion over the next 3 years, GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah said.

Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal's form in focus ahead of series decider against Australia

India were able to plug the gaps in Nagpur to level the three-match series with a comprehensive win in the eight-over-a-side contest. But they will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Trade deal only one step in Australia’s plan to boost ties with India, officials say

To enable closer cooperation, both governments are planning more economic, tech and strategic partnerships

India-Australia Virtual Summit | Government moves to secure critical minerals and investments from Australia

A significant outcome of the latest virtual summit was the decision to hold annual summits at the level of the Heads of Government under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Exclusive| India-Australia interim trade deal to allow Aussie wine but not dairy, say sources

Discussions on market access for Australian dairy products and meat, apart from Australia’s discomfort with opening up services exports, are the major sticking points in the deal, talks on which had begun in 2011.

Exclusive | Government pushes to conclude pending trade deals in 2022

Proposed trade pacts with up to eight nations are at various levels of discussion. While India is preparing trade offers for accelerating negotiations, Commerce Department officials say more time will be needed.

India misses Christmas deadline for 'early harvest' trade deal with Australia

Back in August, the government had announced that by December 2021, India and Australia would ready the details for an early harvest trade deal

Want trade deal to be win-win for both nations, says Australian minister Dan Tehan

Tehan said that while being part of the Quad grouping has brought the two-nations closer, the latest discussions are being guided by bilateral ambitions and not relations with China.

Australia recognises Covishield, but no clarity on when ban on international travelers to end

Serum Institute of India's Covishield, along with Coronavac, produced by Chinese company Sinovac, has become the latest entrants into Australia's official list of approved vaccines recognised for international arrivals.

Early harvest trade deal with Australia by Christmas, full FTA by 2022

First list of offers to be exchanged by October and continuous negotiations by dedicated teams to ensure Christmas deadline, Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan said.

EXCLUSIVE | Australian ministers to discuss trade deal hurdles during India visit

India had recently announced that a trade deal with Australia would be signed by 2021-end. But sources say the existing differences continue to plague the discussions

India to sign early harvest trade deal with Australia by December 2021

India had begun talks on the Comrpehensive Economic Partnership Cooperation Agreement with Austrlia back in 2011. But talks had stalled over multiple issues. The latest discussions began after New Delhi dialled Canberra again in 2019.

PM Modi meets Australia's Special Trade Envoy, discusses ways to encourage investment flows

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Australian PM's Special Trade Envoy for India Tony Abbott discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation to realise the full potential of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, read a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Australia launches program to help Aussie businesses trade and invest in India

The official program run by the Australian government aims to facilitate the entry of Australian companies into the Indian market. It is set to focus on the e-commerce channel to better market Aussie food, beverage and consumer products to Indian consumers.