The protesters also demanded protection of farmers' land and urged the state government to raise the issue of apple and other agricultural produce being kept out of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the Union government.
Expressing serious concern over reports of possible dilution of import duties on apples under proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Europe, the United States and Chile, PDP (Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday warned through her official X h
With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already signed and more likely in 2026, India's priority must now move from negotiating new deals to ensuring existing FTAs translate into real export gains, particularly in electronics, engineering and textiles, highlighted a report by the Global Trade R
Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a "Chintan Shivir" on professional services.
India's strong economic growth has helped cushion the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on key export sectors, allowing the country to remain resilient while accelerating free trade agreements to diversify markets, boost services exports and attract investment, Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancello
India is rapidly strengthening its global electronics footprint, driven by an ambitious mix of free trade agreements (FTAs), targeted policy interventions and rising investor confidence, industry leaders told ANI.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, focusing on strategies to boost India's export growth. The discussions centred around harnessing Free Trade Agreements (
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry said India chose the path of Atmanirbhar Bharat, or self-reliance, to tackle vulnerabilities exposed in global supply chains, emphasising that resilience and trust have, in a way, now taken precedence over cost efficiency.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has emphasised that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country's growing economic confidence and global stature in terms of India's approach t
He also said India is holding negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with several countries of the world, and the country is on the way to becoming the third largest economy.
Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira, on a visit to India, stressed improving bilateral ties. He highlighted Morocco's strategic location, global trade links, and free trade agreements. Accompanied by a strong delegation, he urged Indian businesses to invest in Morocco and welcomed India
"As of now, we are at an advanced stage of dialogue with Oman (on FTA), which should conclude soon. Some of the other countries have expressed an interest. Surely we are open to free trade agreements with other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries," Goyal said.