Bilateral trade

October 12, 2026 11:10 PM

India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives creating significant opportunities for both countries, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday. Speaking at a programme in Kolkata to mark 250 years of America’s Independence, Gor highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, citing recent military exercises, defence cooperation and investments by US and Indian companies. “India ...

October 5, 2026 5:42 PM

India and UAE discuss ways to expand trade, investment and business cooperation

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday discussed ways to further expand trade, investment and business cooperation. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Consul General Vishnu Vardhan Reddy and UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. “Consul General Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy called on H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE. The meeting highlighted the strong momentum in India–UAE economic r...

September 21, 2026 10:31 PM

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20 The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force from October 20, 2026, following the completion of domestic processes in both countries. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay announced the date during a virtual meeting on Monday. New Zealand's Parliament passed the legislation giving effect to the agreement on September 16. New Zealand formall...

September 21, 2026 5:04 PM

India, Canada to hold next round of talks from Oct 5 for proposed trade pact: Piyush Goyal

Negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada are progressing and the fifth round of talks will begin on October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. “…the next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship,” Goyal said in New Delhi. The fourth round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi on September 18, with both sides stepping up efforts to fast-track the talks and conclude the agre...

July 28, 2026 8:01 PM

India’s exports hit record $863.1 billion in FY26 as FTAs boost trade with UAE, UK and Australia

India's total exports reached a record US$863.1 billion in the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong growth in both merchandise and services exports and supported by expanding market access under the country's free trade agreements (FTAs), the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, merchandise exports stood at US$441.8 billion, while services exports reached US$421.3 billion, reflecting the combined strength of both sectors in driving I...

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

India, Russia push for stronger trade, connectivity and Far East cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation across multiple sectors under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of boosting bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Trade...

November 20, 2025 8:40 PM

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi during the latter’s five-day official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both ministers discussed bilateral trade, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. The talks also covered avenues for expanding economic cooperation and supporting development initiatives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he reiterated India’s continued...

November 17, 2025 6:42 PM

India, US near closure on first tranche of proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement

India remains in discussions with the United States on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), and the first tranche of the deal -- focused on resolving reciprocal tariff issues -- is “near closure,” Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday while releasing the October trade data. Agrawal said virtual negotiations on the BTA have been underway for several months. The agreement has two components: a broader segment that will require deeper negotiations, and an initial tranche de...

October 23, 2025 9:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, German Minister discuss commitment to finalising India-EU FTA

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Germany, with both sides reiterating their commitment to finalising the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Goyal, who is on an official visit to Germany, held wide-ranging discussions focused on deepening Indo-German cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, green energy, a...

October 8, 2025 4:28 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer calls India–UK Free Trade Agreement “hugely important”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday described the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “biggest deal” the United Kingdom has struck since leaving the European Union, terming it “hugely important” for both nations. Addressing business leaders during an interaction in Mumbai, Starmer said, “This is the biggest trade mission that the United Kingdom has ever sent to India.” He added that his visit marks the “return leg” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...