Jaishankar expressed optimism about the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying that discussions have been positive and that the agreement is "within sight" of being finalised by the end of the year.
The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be a great enabler, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said, adding that India will be able to offer greater opportunities for Sweden.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic and European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Sikela on Wednesday. The leaders held discussions on imperative issues such as the India-EU Free Trade Ag
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US reached a "deal" with China following intense trade negotiations in London and now stands subjected to approval by him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and State Secretary for Foreign Trade Hakan Jevrell to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar met the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed cooperation between India and the European Union (EU) on several fronts such as trade, technology and security.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Swissmem -- Switzerland's leading mechanical and electrical engineering industries association -- have formalised a three-year partnership agreement aimed at strengthening business cooperation between the two nations
During his Brussels visit, EAM S. Jaishankar pitched India as a reliable trade partner, defended its stance on Russia-Ukraine, and urged the EU to reflect on its past. He warned of terrorism from Pakistan and opposed EU's CBAM policy, calling for deeper ties in a multipolar world.
Canadian political analyst Josh Udall says Prime Minister Modi's G7 visit offers a chance to reset India-Canada ties. He highlights trade opportunities under PM Carney, but warns that progress on Khalistan-related concerns will only come if linked to economic incentives. Trust-building may b
Indian stock benchmarks traded largely steady with upward bias on Wednesday, extending gains for the fifth day, taking positive cues from strong economic fundamentals such as comfortable inflation levels, firm economic growth parameters.
Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Switzerland, on Tuesday said India is a preferred place for Swiss industry, as she highlighted India's huge consumer base, firm economic growth, and being a democracy.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated on Wednesday that the Swiss part of the EFTA will possibly be implemented from October 2025, with the other three countries -- Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway-- already having ratified the trade deal.