Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed the news that New Zealand's Labour Party has supported the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Delhi and Wellington, paving the way for the matter to be legislated.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU is close to finalising a free trade deal with India. She will visit India next weekend, as EU leaders attend India's Republic Day celebrations and co-chair the India-EU Summit, aiming to deepen strategic and economic ties.
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
Polish Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski, outlining the importance of his visit to India, said that Poland has faced "increased tariffs" and seeks new trade partners, focusing on the need to create a free trade environment.
The 56th World Economic Forum in Davos (Jan 19-23, 2026) is seeing India step onto the world stage with its biggest-ever delegation, a 10,000 sq ft India Pavilion, and a clear message: India is already a key driver of global growth, not just a long-term bet.
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.
India's office market achieved a landmark milestone in 2025, reaching an all-time high absorption of 78.2 million sq ft despite a backdrop of global macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical headwinds.
Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, remained optimistic over the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and said that following the conclusion of the trade deal, Italian delicacies such as wine and other products will become more accessible to Indians.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is set to visit India from January 17 to 19, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, emphasised the "reliable" partnership between Rome and New Delhi and said it will be further enhanced by the conclusion of the European Union-Indian Free Trade Agreement.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as the "Mother of all deals".