Page 9 - Free Trade Agreements

India visit will deepen strategic ties, says British PM Boris Johnson

Ahead of Johnson's two-day visit, Downing Street has stressed that the UK would not look to "lecture" India over its neutral stance in the United Nations or its decision to hike Russian oil imports

India now sets sights on free trade agreement with Gulf countries

Engagements to begin next month; UAE template to make it easier, say experts

With surging exports, India to push its businesses abroad more boldly

India has recently inked crucial trade agreements with United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia.

Australia says 'very close' to finalising free-trade agreement with India

A free trade agreement between India and Australia has been more than 10 years in the making, with negotiations beginning in 2011 before being suspended four years later in 2015

India, UAE trade pact may come into force from May 1: Union min Goyal

The free trade agreement between India and the UAE is likely to come into effect from May 1 this year, under which domestic exporters would get duty-free access to the UAE market

US softens stand, but FTA uncertainties far from over: Experts

Some of the experts say that the two countries are trying to iron out thorny issues under the revived

Will make effort so that Manipur gets full advantage of FTAs: Goyal

The Centre will make every possible effort so that Manipur gets full advantage of FTA as the state is a gateway to Myanmar and ASEAN countries, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

India seeks duty free market access for leather goods under FTAs

India is seeking duty free market access for its leather goods in countries, including UAE, UK and Australia, with which it is negotiating Free Trade Agreements to boost manufacturing and exports

India must tread with caution on early-harvest deals, say experts

While signing early-harvest agreements can be a good strategy since it signals commitment from both nations and kicks off trade in a small way, some experts believe targets are too grandiose

India ready for negotiations of economic pact with Bangladesh, says Envoy

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami has said that the proposed CEPA between two countries is a "win-win" situation and India is ready for negotiations as early as January 2022.

Piyush Goyal pushes for stronger trade ties at G20 ministerial meet

The meeting comes at a time when India is trying to ink free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries such as Australia, UK, EU, and UAE

FinMin should review DRI demand for social welfare surcharge

The law is quite clear that SWS is to be calculated at the rate of 10 per cent on the BCD levied and collected

India, UK agree to be ambitious on services deal in FTA negotiations

Pointing out that services make up 71% of UK's GDP and 54% of India's, the statement released after India-UK dialogue said both countries recognise importance of services in their economies

India must negotiate well on free trade agreements, say experts

'Reduction in tariff equally crucial while working towards any agreement'

Welcome rethink on FTAs

Exports can enable sustainable economic growth

India will fast track trade deals with six nations: Commerce Secretary

The earliest one may be inked with the UAE

FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

India likely to kick start talks for FTAs with UK and EU by 2021-end, is also focusing on resuming trade talks with Canada, Australia

Indian industry will welcome resumption of India-EU FTA talks: CII

Implementation of the proposed free-trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) will benefit both the sides: CII

Enhanced trade partnership first step towards UK-India FTA: UK minister

Plans are expected to be further formalised during the visit of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to India in the coming months

UK parliament to vote on 'historic' Brexit trade deal with European Union

UK PM Johnson recalled parliament from its Christmas break on Wednesday to get the Brexit free trade agreement (FTA) struck with the European Union cleared