Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised analysts and sections of the media for their negative outlook on India's economy, calling them "weak-kneed." Speaking at Bharat Buildcon, he emphasised India's rising global economic prominence, ongoing free trade agreement talks, and governmen
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said Qatar is ready to start trade pact negotiations with India, which was initially indicated during the State Visit of Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in February this year.
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla remained hopeful that India will soon conclude a "satisfactory mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US as 50 per cent tariffs are set to kick in on Wednesday.
The 11th Round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ind-Aus CECA) negotiations was held from August 18-23, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnership.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserted that India has been trading with China through the Lipulekh pass since 1954 and said India remains open to "constructive interaction" with Nepal through dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the "boundary issues."
Industry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international markets, while stressing that sustainability and policy support will be critical for positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.
The Government of India has unveiled a wide range of measures aimed at strengthening exports and expanding domestic manufacturing. According to a Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release, the initiatives include production-linked schemes, new trade agreements, modernized logistics,
Right after shaking hands with UP CM on the agreement, British High Commissioner expressed confidence over the growing relations between UK and India, with the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Vision 35 helping open up many opportunities for businesses.
On this occasion, several representatives of farmer organisations spoke in unison while expressing their gratitude towards the Prime Minister for this farmer-friendly historic decision.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the suspension of tariffs on China for 90 more days, keeping all other terms of the trade agreement unchanged.
India has strengthened its trade ties over the past five years, signing five major Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and progressing on several new deals, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply this week.
Kristensen dismissed the notion that India is a "dead economy," citing its status as the world's fastest-growing economy. He pointed to the ongoing negotiations between the EU and India on a free trade agreement as a testament to India's economic potential.