Bilateral trade

November 3, 2026 5:55 PM

India, Poland moving decisively to strengthen bilateral economic ties: Jitin Prasada

The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, said on Tuesday that India and Poland are moving decisively and effectively in the direction to strengthen bilateral economic ties amid the negotiations to implement the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Prasada, who met Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ignacy Niemczycki in Warsaw, said the ties between India and Poland are getting stronger under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Poland said the two nations are ...

October 28, 2026 1:10 PM

India, Mexico launch negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement

India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the signing of the Terms of Reference, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Terms of Reference establish the framework, scope, modalities and roadmap for negotiations aimed at expanding bilateral trade, creating business opportunities, boosting investment flows and building resilient and divers...

October 27, 2026 9:50 PM

Jitin Prasada, Liechtenstein Deputy PM Discuss Ways to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada met the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture of Liechtenstein, Sabine Monauni, in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral economic relations and exploring new avenues for trade and investment cooperation between India and Liechtenstein. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the visit of the Head of State of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois, to India from October 25 to 28. This mar...

October 27, 2026 6:28 PM

India, Russia Confident of Achieving USD 100 Billion Trade Target by 2030: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed confidence that India and Russia would achieve their target of USD 100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both countries, during a meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi. Radhakrishnan highlighted key areas of bilateral cooperation, including economic ties, inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchan...

October 27, 2026 11:09 AM

Piyush Goyal holds high-level meetings in Netherlands to boost trade, investment ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with Dutch government leaders, parliamentarians and business representatives on October 26 to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The engagements focused on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market access and promoting collaboration between Indian and Dutch enterprises across key sectors. During his visit, Goyal met Sjoerd Sjoe...

October 24, 2026 12:03 PM

Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with German Industry Leaders to Boost India-Germany Economic Ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded his two-day official visit to Germany, with a series of engagements in Berlin focused on strengthening bilateral trade, investment, advanced manufacturing and research cooperation. During his visit on October 23, the Minister held discussions with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and members of the Indian diaspora to explore opportunities for expanding economic and industrial collaborat...

October 23, 2026 9:07 PM

EAM Jaishankar Holds Talks with Azerbaijan Leadership to Deepen Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku to review bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, investment and energy, and discuss key regional and global developments. During his meeting with President Aliyev, EAM Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the discussions covered the full range of bilateral relations, including ong...

October 23, 2026 6:14 PM

Piyush Goyal Holds High-Level Talks in Berlin to Boost India–Germany Trade and Investment

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level engagements in Berlin on October 22 to strengthen India–Germany trade, investment and industrial cooperation. The engagements included a bilateral meeting with German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, the joint inauguration of the India Centre at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), an India–Germany Business Roundtable and participation in the Berlin Global Dialogue. ...

October 23, 2026 6:04 PM

UAE Minister of Economy: India-UAE ties built over centuries of trust and familiarity, go beyond formal agreements

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The two sides discussed bilateral friendship and cooperation, and ways to strengthen ties. They also exchanged views on key issues like shifts in the global economy, the role of technology and artificial intelligence in advancing development, and the importance of i...

October 19, 2026 9:14 PM

India–New Zealand FTA to Take Effect on October 20, Opening New Opportunities for Indian Exporters

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, on Monday jointly announced that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on October 20, coinciding with Vijay Dashmi. The agreement will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening new opportunities for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, farmers and women en...