Free trade agreement

India, Australia may conclude trade pact within 2 months

Expecting to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) with India within two months, a high level Australian delegation will visit New Delhi next week to iron out the pending issues.

Mar 30, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

India-EU trade pact: Negotiators discuss outstanding issues

Chief negotiators of India and EU Monday took stock of "outstanding issues", including duty cut on automobiles and movement of professionals, that have held up talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).

Jan 18, 2016, 22:20 PM IST

After 30 months, India, EU officials to meet Monday on FTA

Senior officials of India and the European Union are expected to hold discussions Monday on the stalled negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement.

Jan 17, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

GVK Biosciences row: India, EU to meet on Jan 18 in Brussels

India and EU are expected to meet on January 18 in Brussels.

Dec 30, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

India, EU chief negotiators to resume FTA talks soon: Nirmala

After a gap of about 30 months, India and European Union (EU) will resume talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

Nov 22, 2015, 14:25 PM IST

Crucial for India to become part of RCEP: Comm Secy

There are three important multilateral free trade agreements on the anvil and it's important for India to become part of RCEP with a view to stepping up its share of global trade and investment, a top government official said.

Aug 24, 2015, 18:49 PM IST

EU hopes FTA talks with India will resume soon

The European Union has expressed the hope that negotiations with India on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will resume soon, and any difficulties on its path will be overcome.

Aug 07, 2015, 20:26 PM IST

India, EU likely to restart FTA talks on Aug 28

After a gap of about two years, India and the European Union are expected to resume negotiations on August 28 on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) to boost two-way commerce and investment.

Jul 21, 2015, 21:45 PM IST

India, Australia walk the talk, bridge gap on FTA issues

India and Australia are moving towards concluding negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, with both sides narrowing their differences on major issues.

Jul 09, 2015, 20:36 PM IST

Amul MD cautions government about dumping of dairy products

The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets its products under the Amul brand, has requested the government not to allow other countries to dump their dairy products in India under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

May 14, 2015, 22:41 PM IST

EU sees post-FTA bilateral trade doubling to 200 billion euros

EU sees the 'Make in India' campaign as an opportunity.

May 10, 2015, 15:04 PM IST

FTA may give China an upper hand, says Assocham

A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and China may put India at disadvantage as China enjoys an edge in the manufacturing sector as well as tariff rates, according to Assocham.

May 04, 2015, 18:19 PM IST

India, Japan vow to conclude FTA talks by 2015-end

India and Japan Thursday pledged to fast-track negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega free trade deal, and wrap it up by the end of 2015.

Apr 30, 2015, 23:20 PM IST

South Korea seeks expansion of free trade pact with India

South Korea, with which India has trade deficit of over USD 8 billion, has sought widening of the scope of free trade agreement by including more products under the pact.

Apr 23, 2015, 14:36 PM IST

India-EU FTA would require compromises by all sides: Merkel

A Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU would require "compromises" by all sides, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought her help for an early conclusion of a "balanced and mutually beneficial" deal, stalled for two years.

Apr 14, 2015, 21:46 PM IST

Modi seeks Merkel's help in early conclusion of FTA with EU

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought German Chancellor Angela Merkel's help in concluding a "balanced and mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that has been stalled for two years.

Apr 14, 2015, 18:34 PM IST

Iran proposes free trade agreement with India: Kher

Expecting the removal of trade sanctions imposed on it by western nations, Iran has proposed a free trade agreement with India to boost bilateral trade and investment.

Apr 10, 2015, 16:06 PM IST

EU seeks PM Modi intervention to resume FTA talks

Keen to expand economic ties with India, the European Union has sought a 'political push' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restart the stalled talks for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and expressed readiness to adopt flexibility to iron out differences on crucial issues.

Mar 08, 2015, 13:08 PM IST

Indian, Israeli officials to meet next week on free trade pact

Officials of India and Israel would discuss next week issues related to the proposed free trade agreement between the countries, which are aimed at further strengthening economic ties between the countries.

Feb 05, 2015, 19:14 PM IST

Spain to push for proposed India-EU trade pact

Spain on Monday said it will try to persuade European Commission (EC) to show flexibility while negotiating the free trade agreement with India as the pact is "crucial" for the future of the grouping.

Feb 02, 2015, 20:03 PM IST