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New Delhi, February 25 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defense and security, trade and economic relations, and innovation.Earlier on Tuesday...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Canada are expected to soon finalize the terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) later this week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in India on February...

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Joint Statement on the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi today. The statement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the Secretary General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.Speaking on the occasion, Mr...

New Delhi, February 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday to strengthen bilateral defence and trade cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including deteriorating ties between the US and Iran.Modi's engagements will include...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Israel have begun the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) here, with the aim of further boosting commercial ties and promoting investment, an official said.The four-day talks will conclude on February 26, the official said.In November...

New Delhi, February 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Israel, starting Wednesday, to strengthen bilateral defence and trade cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including deteriorating ties between the US and Iran.Modi's engagements will include...

New Delhi, February 23 – Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said on Monday that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit.In a video shared on X, Azar stated, “Namaste, this is an...

New Delhi, February 19 – The decision by India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to formally restart negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly fifteen years represents a significant geoeconomic turning point between India and the Gulf states. The relationship is no longer...

New Delhi, February 19 India's exports of agricultural products and automobiles are making greater inroads into European markets, recording healthy growth during April-December 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Of India's $19.3 billion in global automotive exports during...

New Delhi, February 18 India and Canada are expected to finalize the terms of reference for initiating talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India next month, an official said.The terms of reference (ToR) outline the scope and modalities of...

New Delhi, February 18 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Marseille Fos in France to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition, thereby strengthening connectivity along the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ with France. Delivering a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron at Mumbai’s Lok Bhavan, he asserted that this partnership is not only strategic but also one for global stability...

New Delhi/Mumbai, February 17 India and France elevated their ties to a "special global strategic partnership" on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron vowing to significantly increase bilateral cooperation in areas of defense, trade, and technology in...

New Delhi, February 17 – India’s textile and apparel export sector is on the path to recovery from the uncertain past, and is likely to perform even better than before once the country’s new trade deals come into effect, according to industry players.Industry players also dismissed reports of...

Sarbananda Sonowal addressed a press conference in Dibrugarh, discussing the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement.The Union Minister stated that the agreement has secured the future of farmers across the country. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a market...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated today that India is engaging with global partners more intensely from a position of strength, citing recent trade agreements as evidence of growing economic confidence.Addressing the Global Economic Cooperation Conference in Mumbai, he said...

Mumbai, February 16 India is engaging with international partners more intensively from a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing recent trade deals, amidst one agreement with the US.Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation conference here...

Gandhinagar, February 15 Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading "lies" and misleading farmers regarding India's trade agreements with the US, UK, and the EU, asserting that the government has fully protected the country's agriculture and dairy...

Mumbai, February 14 The UK and India share a dynamic and forward-looking partnership built on trust, collaboration, and shared ambition, said UK Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Harjinder Kang.Speaking during the annual King's Birthday Party celebrations here, Kang said this year's...

New Delhi, February 12 India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under its trade agreement with the US, similar to the benefits currently provided to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US will reduce...