Technical experts from both sides came together for discussions in 64 separate sessions covering 26 policy areas
The share of mineral products, pearls, precious stones and metals has declined, whereas machinery and appliances have climbed to double digits
FATF grey list inclusion hurts its attractiveness for investors
India-UAE deal (signed last week) was comparitively easier than prospective complex ones with developed nations
Domestic industry complained about the routing of China goods via Asean
Dairy, tobacco among others excluded from India-UAE trade pact, says official
The second round of negotiations is scheduled to take place from 7 to18 March
The Resolution Foundation is examining the economic impact of the UK's new trade pivot towards the Indo-Pacific region following Brexit
First round of talks on Jan 17, future rounds every five weeks
Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal and his British counterpart Anne-Marie Trevelyan said they would also launch an 'early harvest' or a limited-scope interim trade agreement in the next few months
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) believes that easier movement of professionals between the two countries will be an important aspect of the negotiations
The Department for International Trade (DIT) said the schedule for the two-day visit to India will include bilateral talks between Trevelyan and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday
The proposed free trade agreement is aimed at enhancing economic ties between the two countries
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A protectionist tariff structure and an inability to integrate with global value chains may prove to be major challenges for India as it seeks deeper trade agreements
Tony Abbott on Friday expressed confidence that India and Australia would meet the deadline of finalising the proposed trade pact.
Tony Abbott on Friday said that China has weaponised trade and it is difficult to see Beijing as a trusted partner.
Some of the experts say that the two countries are trying to iron out thorny issues under the revived
India is looking at reciprocal and equitable access to foreign markets through FTAs, which the country is negotiating with its trading partners, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said
In order to ease travel between the two countries amidst the COVID pandemic, India and Israel have also agreed to mutually recognise vaccination certificates.