The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) came into force on Wednesday, representing a significant milestone in the trade and economic relations between the parties.
In an X post, the Union Minister said the agreement's enforcement would unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, and job creation, benefiting Indian businesses and citizens alike.
He elaborated that Atmanirbharata is about building resilient supply and value chains that can withstand global shocks, avoid the weaponisation of trade, and ensure that India is always in a position to meet its international obligations.
"India is advancing on three foundational principles - Aatmanirbharta, Aatmavishwas, and Aatmaraksha. We are building robust capabilities, resilient supply chains, and dynamic value chains, while engaging globally from a position of strength and responsibility," stated Goyal at the Curtai
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.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said the UP International Trade Show has provided a vital platform for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, swadeshi products, and export-oriented units. Calling the event a true amalgamation of "vocal for local" and "local goes global," he urged a
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), finalised in March 2024, will come into effect from October 1, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said while addressing the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show on Monda
Speaking at the event, Parvesh Verma urged residents of Delhi to celebrate responsibly and remain alert during the festive season. "I want to tell all the residents of Delhi that it is festival time. Please, whenever you attend Ramleela, keep a watchful eye on the surroundings from a secu
"We have a bunch of countries to fix like Switzerland, Brazil, right? It's got an issue. India, these are countries that need to really react correctly to America. Open their markets, stop taking actions that harm America, and that's why we're off sides with them," he said.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday met Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral economic and trade ties between the two countries.
A high-level Indian delegation, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, is engaged in a series of productive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two nations, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Friday in a statement.