Subhrakant Panda, Former FICCI President and Managing Director of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys, described the agreement as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat, emphasizing that trade and economic ties hold immense significance in India's development trajectory.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India is entering what he described as a "decisive phase" in negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement, and stressed the importance of support from key EU members, including the Netherlands.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities.
India's trade deficit with China is expected to widen further, even as exports to the neighbouring country have shown sharp but volatile spikes this year, according to a study by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Opposition MPs accused the government of rushing the legislation and weakening safeguards, while the BJP defended it as a reform aimed at improving livelihoods. Opposition MPs, including Congress and AAP, have criticised the bill, alleging it weakens safeguards and was rushed through with
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday hailed the newly signed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a "very important deal", noting that the deal can open a broader comprehensive trade agreement with the entire Gulf Coopera
India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks a significant milestone in India's strategic engagement with the Gulf region, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, noting that the agreement provides a comprehensive and forward-looking framework fo
With the Order of Oman--the Sultanate's highest civilian honour--conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday, the tally of top foreign awards received by the Prime Minister has reached 29, underscoring his personal diplomacy and India's growing global
Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, on Thursday revealed a growing consensus among some MERCOSUR members and India to expand the existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed in 2004, acknowledging that the current pact is limited to a narrow range of products.
India and Oman signed a CEPA and adopted a Joint Vision on Maritime Cooperation during PM Modi's visit. The talks focused on trade diversification, investment, energy, defence, maritime security, people-to-people ties and regional issues, marking a significant step in strengthening their str
"It is about time to have the second wave of Korean investments in India, especially in strategic areas, such as shipbuilding, semiconductors, and the defence industry. I do see some positive movements in that direction," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Oman concluded with several key agreements and initiatives signed between the two countries aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with a focus on economic, agricultural and maritime cooperation.