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India, Israel conclude first round of negotiations for Free Trade Agreemen
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) held from 23 to 26 February 2026 in New Delhi. The Terms of Reference (ToR) was signed in November 2025, establishing a structured framework for discussions on identified areas to enhance trade and economic co
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India, GCC sign joint statement on FTA, launch negotiations
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Taking it to social media platform X, Goyal said, "We signed the Joint Statement for the India-GCC FTA, building on the Terms of Reference signed on February 5, 2026, formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement."
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India, Gulf Cooperation Council countries sign initial terms for Free Trad
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries have signed Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday here in the national capital.
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India-US joint statement on trade deal "expected in next 4-5 days": Piyush
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Minister said this today during the signing ceremony of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Highlighting the scale of the upcoming engagement with Washington DC, Goyal stated, "Our orders for US airc
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COAI flags lack of transparency in Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting tests
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to COAI, D2M broadcasting carries significant implications for spectrum management, telecom networks, device ecosystems and consumer safety. Given its potential impact, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), during a stakeholder meeting in September 2025, had directed
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Indian Embassy in Israel looks forward to stronger ties in 2026, says 2025
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the Embassy noted key developments in bilateral ties last year, including high-level visits, the signing of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the finalisation of the Terms of Reference for Free Trade Agreeme
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"Hopefully we are going to sign": Israeli Amb Azar on India-Israel FTA dea
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday expressed optimism about the progress of the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the recent signing of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the agreement during Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Tel Aviv has brought th
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Piyush Goyal meets Israeli PM Netanyahu; India-Israel FTA talks gain momen
Updated : 6 months ago IST
In a post on X, Goyal highlighted the signing of the Terms of Reference to launch Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, expected to boost trade, investment, and technology cooperation. He discussed strengthening innovation ties by combining Israel's hi-tech strengths with India's scale an
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Piyush Goyal tours Kadavumbagam Synagogue before wrapping up Israel visit,
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Goyal said his visit had been "very successful," adding that both the Israeli government and industry showed strong interest in expanding cooperation with India. He noted that the two sides had finalised and signed the Terms of Reference for the proposed India-Israel free trade agreement,
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"One of the elements is going to be technology, innovation in our comprehe
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India and Israel will deepen their collaboration in technology and innovation, revealing that the two nations will now examine new areas of cooperation, including what "could be a startup bridge between Israel and India after t
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"India-Israel FTA will be a stepping stone to our shared prosperity": Piyu
Updated : 6 months ago IST
India and Israel signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement on Thursday. Goyal also held a bilateral meeting with Nir Barkat, Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry in Tel Aviv.
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Israel's Economy Minister calls India 'huge giant, great power' says "huge
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat on Thursday described India as a "huge giant" and an emerging "great power", asserting that there is "huge potential" for deeper economic collaboration between the two nations after signing the Terms of Reference (ToR) to fast-track negot
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