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Norway sees India-EU FTA as strong complement to EFTA Trade Pact: Ambassad
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a positive step for global trade and a strong complement to the existing India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), of which Norway is a part.
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Indian gold bar and coin demand to remain strong in 2026 amid record inves
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Indian gold bar and coin demand, along with local exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should remain strong in 2026 as investors pivot toward pure investment products amid record-high prices. A World Gold Council report indicates that a gradual shift from jewellery to investment demand is expected t
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Economic Survey flags services as backbone of growth, urges skills and inn
Updated : 2 months ago IST
India's services sector continues to be the main driver of economic growth, contributing over half of the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) and playing a critical role in employment generation, exports, and investment, noted the Economic Survey laid in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirma
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India well placed amid tariff shocks, global fragmentation: Economic Surve
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The Survey notes that the global economic environment has become increasingly uncertain, with trade policy now shaped more by strategic and political considerations than by multilateral rules.
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India, EU can be supplier of affordable medicines worldwide as India-EU FT
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The conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA) has opened major opportunities for the two regions to emerge as a global supplier of affordable and quality medicines, according to the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA).
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"Free trade for aspirational youth, ambitious and Atmanirbhar India": PM M
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, he expressed confidence that Indian manufacturers would utilise the agreement to strengthen their capabilities, calling the FTA a major step toward building a confident, competitive, and productive India.
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India-EU FTA to unlock major trade expansion across sectors despite certai
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The India-EU FTA is set to unlock major trade expansion across sectors, even as certain teething issues are expected during the rollout of the landmark pact between India and the European Union, Rudra Kumar Pandey, Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., told ANI on Thursday.
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"Self-confident India, a ray of hope for the world," says PM Modi as Parli
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, he noted that India has emerged as a centre of global attention. He said that at the beginning of this quarter, India and the European Union signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which the Prime Minister described as reflecting "the br
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Piyush Goyal rejects Congress criticism on India-EU FTA, calls deal win-wi
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has strongly rejected the criticism levelled by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling the allegations a case of "sour grapes" and asserting that the agreement is a win-win deal for both
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India-EU FTA most forward-looking, wide-ranging concession package for Ind
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The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents one of the most forward-looking and wide-ranging concession packages India has negotiated so far, highlighted a report by EY (Ernst & Young).
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British PM Starmer meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Touched down in China - I'm here to deliver for the British people," Starmer said in a post on X, as he commenced his visit scheduled to run from Wednesday to Saturday. (January 28-31)
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'fundi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.
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