Addressing a press conference in Dibrugarh, Sonowal highlighted India's shift since 2014 from a "defensive and hesitant trade posture" to assertive, strategically negotiated global engagement. He pointed to nine major FTAs finalised in the last six years, granting preferential access to 3
India will get tariff-free access to certain aircraft and aircraft parts from the US under the just-agreed-upon interim trade deal, said the US-India joint statement released on Saturday.
The reduction in the US import duties, along with forthcoming duty-free trade agreements with the United Kingdom and European countries, will drive remarkable growth in the Indian textile industry. As a result, employment opportunities in the textile sector will multiply significantly.
In response to the US tariffs on imports of Indian goods, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed reducing the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per cent to 10 per cent.
"Textiles remain among the largest employers in the country and a duty-free access to the EU market would be beneficial not only for the sector but also for the broader economy," Singhania said. He added that a favourable agreement with the EU could also strengthen India's position in fut
"Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the UAE and other countries. In exchange, all Indian products can enter duty-free, and vice versa. CEPA will benefit Indian trade, industries, agriculture and the aviation industry," he stated.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India will enhance business competitiveness and drive economic growth. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation speech, Luxon highlighted that the deal, finalised in less than a
Indian boxer Faizan Anwar clinched the WBA (World Boxing Association) Inter-Continental Championship after defeating Russian contender Khuseyn Baysangurov by split decision (SD) in a well-fought 10-round professional bout at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
The development comes through a partnership between NIPL and Qatar National Bank (QNB), enabling UPI acceptance across Qatar via QR code-based transactions at point-of-sale terminals. The system is powered by NETSTARS' payment solution and is expected to ease transactions for Indian visitors
Asia prevailed 68-67 over Europe, with Great Britain & Ireland third on 62, and the Rest of the World on 55. Hugh Bowman clinched the Silver Saddle as the leading jockey, as per a press release from Suraj Narredu's media team.
Suraj is one of the youngest jockeys to have over 2,400 career wins, including 110 Classics and over 250 Group races. He has been named India's Champion Jockey four times and has topped 27 different race meetings across the country, as per a press release.
Goyal, while addressing a press conference, emphasised that out of all FTAs signed so far, the India-UK FTA has been the biggest, most comprehensive, and most important, highlighting that 99% of India's exports to the UK will now be duty-free.