india european union freetrade agreement gamechanger jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

india european union freetrade agreement gamechanger jaishankar

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that a Free Trade Agreement between India and European Union would be a game-changer. Speaking at an event at the Confederation of Indian Industry, Jaishankar emphasized that Europe and India can strengthen each other's strategic autonomy by cooperating on critical technologies, reducing dependencies, and ensuring supply-chain restructuring. India and the European Union restarted negotiations for the long-pending trade and investment agreement in June last year after a gap of over eight years. Jaishankar noted that India's new approach to trade agreements focuses on issues of non-tariff and behind-the-border barriers, quality standards, and related benchmarks.

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Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister
1 week, 3 days ago

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India. Mr. Rangel visited India during his first trip to Asia, just days after the European Union concluded talks for an FTA with the South American …

India, EU aiming for a mutually beneficial FTA: Piyush Goyal
1 week, 5 days ago

India, EU aiming for a mutually beneficial FTA: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

India and the European Union are working towards a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive and mutually beneficial free trade agreement, said the ministry of commerce and industry in a statement on Thursday. The statement said that while discussing the pact with a European Commission delegation, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal emphasised the need for political direction to achieve a commercially meaningful …

India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has been pressing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement because of concerns about its impact on the development of domestic manufacturing, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar addresses the ASSOCHAM Bharat@100 Summit Fireside Chat on 'Enhancing Bharat’s global partnerships' in …

India, EU gear up for 10th round of FTA negotiations
4 weeks ago

India, EU gear up for 10th round of FTA negotiations

Hindustan Times  

Fresh momentum in India-European Union free trade negotiations has emerged against the backdrop of global uncertainties and shifting geopolitical equations after the US presidential elections, as top negotiators from both sides met in Brussels recently to prepare for the 10th round of talks. India, EU gear up for 10th round of FTA negotiations The 27-member European bloc sees India, with …

India seeks to accelerate TEPA implementation during commerce secretary’s visit to Norway
1 month ago

India seeks to accelerate TEPA implementation during commerce secretary’s visit to Norway

Live Mint  

India has intensified efforts to implement the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association, with commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal embarking on a four-day trip to Norway on 22 November. The visit underscores India's push for broader global trade engagement, as TEPA offers unprecedented opportunities for Indian exports, services, and investments. The agreement, signed in March 2024 …

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors
1 month ago

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors

Live Mint  

The India-UK free trade agreement talks that are set to resume in early 2025 will focus on a range of critical areas including market access, regulatory frameworks, and tariff barriers. A successful FTA would facilitate increased trade across sectors like technology, agriculture, and manufacturing, while also deepening diplomatic ties, said Abhash Kumar, assistant professor of economics at Delhi University. India …

India-UK FTA talks: Both sides seek to bridge gaps to close deal expeditiously
1 month ago

India-UK FTA talks: Both sides seek to bridge gaps to close deal expeditiously

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Nov 20 India and the UK would seek to bridge the differences for expeditious conclusion of the proposed free trade agreement as Britain has announced resuming the negotiations early next year, an official statement said on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that trade talks with India will relaunch in the new year, following his bilateral …

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track
1 month, 1 week ago

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Negotiations for all the proposed free trade agreements or FTA, including those with the UK and European Union, are progressing as per the schedule. In the coming weeks, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the commerce secretary and the Director-General of the European Union to take stock of the negotiations for the proposed trade agreement with the European …

Non-tariff barriers, regulatory impediments must be addressed: EAM on India-Russia trade
1 month, 1 week ago

Non-tariff barriers, regulatory impediments must be addressed: EAM on India-Russia trade

Hindustan Times  

The imbalance in India-Russia trade needs to be addressed urgently, including steps to remove non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments and facilitate the settlement of trade in national currencies, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. Jaishankar’s remarks, made while addressing the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai alongside Russia’s first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov, came against the backdrop of …

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi
5 months ago

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi

The Hindu  

India is committed to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, after meeting the visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy — the highest ranking official from the United Kingdom to visit India since the Labour party won a landslide victory in the recent election. Mr. …

India, U.K. to hold next round of talks on proposed trade agreement in July
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, U.K. to hold next round of talks on proposed trade agreement in July

The Hindu  

With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the U.K. will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official said. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT and healthcare in …

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official

India TV News  

New Delhi: With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the UK will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official told news agency PTI. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors …

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?

India TV News  

London: The United Kingdom has moved into its final phase of campaigning ahead of the national elections scheduled for Thursday in a high-stakes contest between the Conservative and the Labour Party, with the Rishi Sunak-led party predicted to be ousted from power after 14 years. India-UK FTA talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sunak, along with the delegations from the …

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue
7 months ago

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

The Hindu  

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue in London, as the two sides reflected the "good progress" on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review. “The two reflected on good progress on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review, noting key areas where the UK and …

Non-European Union states keen on investment agreements with India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Non-European Union states keen on investment agreements with India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Several non-European Union states are keen on finalising bilateral investment treaties with India to boost the potential for investments and to address concerns of investors on matters such as dispute resolution, people familiar with the matter said. Non-EU states, which are among some 68 countries whose bilateral investment treaties were terminated by the Indian government in recent years, …

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On March 10th, India signed a free trade agreement with a group of four European nations, committing to reduce tariffs. The balance of trade heavily favours the EFTA, with India importing about $22 billion in 2023 from the bloc, while India exported only about $3 billion to the bloc. But such free trade deals have not largely helped India’s export …

Will EFTA show the way for other FTAs?
9 months ago

Will EFTA show the way for other FTAs?

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this month, India and the European Free Trade Association — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — inked a new-generation trade agreement, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. At first look, India’s agreement with the EFTA does not seem attractive given the low levels of trade and investment between the two. With India’s fast-growing export sectors, namely, electronic goods …

India-Europe's 16-year journey to historic FTA: Key things to know about pact
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Europe's 16-year journey to historic FTA: Key things to know about pact

Hindustan Times  

India signed a free trade agreement with a group of four European nations - Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - on Sunday, which will see a major investment of around $100 billion for New Delhi over the next 15 years. India signed the FTA with Europe's four nation trade bloc on Sunday The free trade pact between the countries is …

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association

Deccan Chronicle  

India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA on Sunday signed a free trade agreement to promote investments and boost two-way trade in goods and services.The European Free Trade Association members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.The agreement has 14 chapters, including trade in goods, rules of origin, intellectual property rights, trade in services, investment promotion and cooperation, government procurement, technical …

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries

The Hindu  

India signed a free trade agreement with four European countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland — on Sunday, with a goal of reaching $100 billion in investments in India and one million jobs. According to the TEPA’s Chapter 7 that deals with “Investment Promotion and Cooperation”, the two sides had shared “objectives” to increase foreign direct investment from EFTA …

FTA ‘possible’ before India elections, says U.K. Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FTA ‘possible’ before India elections, says U.K. Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch

The Hindu  

A trade deal being negotiated with India is "possible" to be concluded before a general election in the country but Britain does not want to use that as a deadline, U.K. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch has said. The Minister in charge of signing off on the free trade agreement, now in its 14th round of …

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman
10 months ago

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman

ABP News  

British politician and member of the Parliament, Suella Braverman, said on Saturday that India and the UK have an opportunity to collaborate and work together on the world stage. That is why the post-Brexit UK heralds a great opportunity for a UK-India trade deal, the works for both our nations to double the trade to potentially 86 billion pounds, doubling …

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI
10 months ago

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI

ABP News  

The successful finalisation of India's proposed trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and the four-nation bloc EFTA in Europe will underscore its dedication to trade liberalisation and economic integration. The report further highlighted that the three agreements with the UK, Oman, and the European Free Trade Association indicate a transition in India's preference for trade alliances from east to west. …

Trade deal between India, European Free Trade Association likely within a few days, says Norwegian Minister
10 months ago

Trade deal between India, European Free Trade Association likely within a few days, says Norwegian Minister

The Hindu  

The Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association is in the final stages and is expected to be concluded within the next few days, Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik said on Thursday, February 22,2024. According to a leaked draft, within six months of the trade agreement being signed, signatories should include a “specific duration” …

India-UK free trade agreement talks in advanced stage: Commerce secretary
10 months, 1 week ago

India-UK free trade agreement talks in advanced stage: Commerce secretary

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Negotiations between India and the United Kingdom for the proposed free trade agreement are at an advanced stage, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said Thursday adding that the deliberations are taking time as India wants to protect its interest. “India should commercially gain out of it and we should be able to safeguard the interest of our farmers, production …

Majority of India-U.K. FTA issues either closed or at advanced stage of talks: official
11 months, 1 week ago

Majority of India-U.K. FTA issues either closed or at advanced stage of talks: official

The Hindu  

Majority of the issues in the proposed free trade agreement between India and the U.K. are either finalised or at an advanced stage of talks, a government official said on January 15. On the progress on the proposed trade deal between India and the European Union, he said the seventh round of talks will be held from February 19-23 here. …

India looks for new textiles markets abroad as demand wanes in U.S., EU, says Union Secretary
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India looks for new textiles markets abroad as demand wanes in U.S., EU, says Union Secretary

The Hindu  

With demand for textiles exports turning sluggish in Europe and the U.S., India is looking for new markets through free trade agreements with countries such as Australia and the United Arab Emirates, Union Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, she said the Centre is taking steps to address the issues of lack of demand …

Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers
1 year ago

Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers

The Hindu  

No timeline can be given on the conclusion of talks between India and four Nordic countries of the European Free Trade Association for a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, said the Trade Ministers of Switzerland and Norway during a visit to Delhi. Government officials indicated that though the most recent round of talks between trade negotiators from India and the …

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week
1 year ago

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week

The Hindu  

As Trade Ministers from Switzerland and Norway visit Delhi this week, officials say they remain optimistic of reaching an agreement on a trade pact with Nordic countries in the next few months, although several outstanding issues remain and Indian trade negotiators are busy trying to close other FTAs with the U.K. and Australia. Talks about TEPA and a Bilateral Investment …

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond
1 year, 1 month ago

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond

Live Mint  

India has been refining its global trade strategy, emphasizing a fresh outlook on Free Trade Agreements. India's readiness to face these emerging challenges will determine how well it can fulfil its ambitions of becoming an export-oriented manufacturing hub Not so long ago, India embarked on a journey to strengthen its trade relations with several nations, forging FTAs that promised mutual …

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’
1 year, 1 month ago

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom to give “new impetus to the friendly ties”, Monday said India and Britain are currently focusing on a free trade agreement and hoped that both the countries would find a "landing point" workable for both of them. The Indian foreign minister said the Agenda …

‘Limited benefit for India in trade deal with UK’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Limited benefit for India in trade deal with UK’

Live Mint  

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to yield only limited benefits for India, as many of its exports to the UK already enjoy low or zero tariffs, a new research report has said. “While textiles, apparel, footwear, agricultural products and certain other items stand to benefit from tariff reductions, substantial growth in Indian exports to the UK will ultimately …

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official
1 year, 2 months ago

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and the UK have begun weekly trade negotiations, as both the nations look to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement soonest, India's commerce secretary Sunil Bharthwal said on Friday. This comes amid reports that India and the United Kingdom could sign the proposed FTA by the end of October 2023, with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak …

India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report

Live Mint  

India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a proposed free-trade agreement deal at the end of October 2023, according to a report published by Economic Times. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has earlier reiterated his commitment to closer India-UK ties across different sectors, including a FTA, between the two countries. A 30-member official delegation from the UK started …

‘Hope we can get it done’: Rishi Sunak on UK-India trade deal
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Hope we can get it done’: Rishi Sunak on UK-India trade deal

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated his commitment to closer India-UK ties across different sectors, including a free trade agreement between the two countries. Addressing a reception by the diaspora group Conservative Friends of India on the sidelines of the ongoing Conservative Party conference in Manchester on Monday evening, the British Indian leader began by reflecting upon his “successful” …

India, Britain Close to Sealing Free Trade Deal
1 year, 3 months ago

India, Britain Close to Sealing Free Trade Deal

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: A Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is on the verge of being finalised, with India expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations to resolve differences concerning the proposed FTA. Earlier in the day, the India-UK Economic Financial Dialogue took place in New Delhi, addressing a range of issues encompassing macroeconomics, financial services, trade, infrastructure, investments, and …

Confident of striking a modern, forward-looking free trade agreement: British PM Rishi Sunak on trade ties with India
1 year, 3 months ago

Confident of striking a modern, forward-looking free trade agreement: British PM Rishi Sunak on trade ties with India

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on September 6 said there was “still some way to go” for a free trade pact with India to be finalised, but appeared confident that the final outcome will be a "forward-looking" and "modern" deal that would benefit both sides and facilitate shared ambition of doubling trade by 2030. In an exclusive interview to PTI, …

India, U.K. to continue FTA negotiations till August-end
1 year, 3 months ago

India, U.K. to continue FTA negotiations till August-end

The Hindu  

Indian and U.K. officials will continue their negotiations till the month-end to iron out differences on the proposed free trade agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on August 27. "Both leaders expressed their unwavering commitment to reaching a conclusion on a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade deal that will enhance economic cooperation between the two countries," it added. In a …

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami
1 year, 4 months ago

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 12th round of the India-U.K. free trade agreement negotiations starting in New Delhi on August 16, the Indian High Commissioner to the U.K. has expressed optimism that officials on both sides will be “able to get something working” and find a “right fit” towards a mutually beneficial pact. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami told PTI that he is …

'No commitments on immigration or access to job market': UK on India trade deal
1 year, 5 months ago

'No commitments on immigration or access to job market': UK on India trade deal

India Today  

Britain will discuss temporary business visas as part of Free Trade Agreement talks with India but any deal will not contain broader immigration commitments or access to Britain's labour market for Indian workers, trade minister Kemi Badenoch said. Last year interior minister Suella Braverman sparked a row with comments about the possible impact of Indian migrants in trade talks, citing …

India, UK still far apart on free trade deal: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India, UK still far apart on free trade deal: Report

Live Mint  

India and Britain are struggling to make progress in free trade talks due to differences on some key tariff lines and investment protection rules, making a deal unlikely during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second term ending next year, Indian sources said. Besides tariffs, Britain is also pushing India to agree on strong investment-protection provisions either as part of the deal …

We Will Protect Farmers, Dairy Sector Interests In Free Trade Agreement With EU: Piyush Goyal
1 year, 8 months ago

We Will Protect Farmers, Dairy Sector Interests In Free Trade Agreement With EU: Piyush Goyal

ABP News  

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India will completely protect the interests of farmers and the dairy sector in the free trade agreement with the European Union, reported PTI. According to Piyush Goyal, Italy, and France have pledged their unwavering support for the swift conclusion of talks for the trade deal between India and …

Current Regime Wants to Facilitate FTA, Says UK India Business Council Chief - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

Current Regime Wants to Facilitate FTA, Says UK India Business Council Chief - News18

News 18  

As India and the UK are scheduled to hold the next round of trade talks on April 24, some top business leaders in both the countries are of the opinion that the political turmoil in the western nation has affected the agreement to a certain extent, but now with Rishi Sunak having taken over as the Prime Minister, things are …

Free Trade Agreement negotiations on with UK, EU and Canada: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Free Trade Agreement negotiations on with UK, EU and Canada: Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday while speaking at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on Free Trade Agreements in Washington said that FTAs are being signed in a much "faster" way nowadays and also informed that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations are "going on as we speak." "Free Trade Agreements are being signed in a much …

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar

News 18  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union and hoped that it would conclude soon. Underlining the areas of cooperation such as clean energy, technology transfer, digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing and AI, the minister said that the India-EU FTA is “a very important goal”. He said, …

India-EU FTA very important goal: Jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

India-EU FTA very important goal: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The free trade agreement that is under discussion between India and the European Union is a “very important goal,” said External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Tuesday. Speaking at the Inaugural Session of the CII India-Europe Business and Sustainability Conclave, Mr Jaishankar showcased India’s “fast-track” approach to negotiation for FTAs and said a trade pact between the two sides …

India, EU differ on tech barriers to trade
1 year, 9 months ago

India, EU differ on tech barriers to trade

Live Mint  

Negotiators from India and the European Union are yet to find common ground on the issue of technical regulations and standards that act as trade or market access barriers, an update on the latest round of talks that concluded in December showed. During the talks between 28 November and 2 December, negotiators discussed technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment articles, …

Free trade agreement with European Union may take longer to conclude: Goyal
1 year, 10 months ago

Free trade agreement with European Union may take longer to conclude: Goyal

The Hindu  

February 24, 2023 07:17 pm | Updated 07:17 pm IST - Mumbai Union Commerce Ninister Piyush Goyal on Friday said a free trade agreement with the European Union will take longer as negotiations with the 27-country bloc will be prolonged. Active negotiations for the FTAs are ongoing with two-three countries and the EU, Mr. Goyal said speaking at the Technotex …

Climate, labour remain knotty issues in EU FTA
1 year, 11 months ago

Climate, labour remain knotty issues in EU FTA

Hindustan Times  

Several knotty issues related to labour, environment and sustainability that have emerged in negotiations between India and the European Union on a free trade agreement will require political guidance for further progress, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. In the case of trade in goods, a report prepared by the EU side after the third round of negotiations, …

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