Free Trade Agreement

November 4, 2025 10:43 AM

India, New Zealand begin fourth round of FTA negotiations in Auckland

India and New Zealand have begun the fourth round of negotiations for their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another key step toward strengthening bilateral economic ties. The talks, being held in Auckland from November 3 to 7, aim to advance discussions on building a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations. The current round focuses on crucial areas such as Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin. Both sides are working to...

October 29, 2025 12:47 PM

Piyush Goyal Meets European Trade Commissioner to Discuss India–EU Free Trade Agreement

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited Brussels from 26–28 October , where he met with Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and his team to discuss outstanding issues in the ongoing India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. Both sides reiterated their goal of concluding the FTA by the end of 2025, in line with the direction given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the...

October 8, 2025 10:41 AM

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Concludes Strategic Visit to Qatar, Eyes Doubled Trade by 2030

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal wrapped up a three-day visit to Qatar on October 7, 2025, marking a significant step forward in economic ties between the two nations as they work toward ambitious bilateral trade targets. During his visit from October 5-7, Goyal paid a courtesy call on Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advanci...

October 8, 2025 1:09 PM

Bilateral trade in focus as UK PM Keir Starmer visits India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his first official visit to India on Wednesday, leading a delegation of over a hundred business, cultural, and academic leaders. The two-day visit aims to deepen the India–UK partnership following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) earlier this year. The recently concluded FTA, signed in July during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London, marks a new chapter in bilateral relations. The deal, which took three years of negotiations ...

September 30, 2025 11:14 PM

India-EFTA trade pact to unlock $100 billion investments, 1 million jobs over 15 years

On October 1, the landmark India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially come into effect, marking a historic milestone in India’s trade diplomacy. Signed on March 10, 2024, in New Delhi, the agreement is being hailed as India’s most ambitious free trade deal to date - one that not only opens markets but also commits to long-term investments and job creation. For the first time in any free trade agreement signed by India, TEPA i...

September 12, 2025 12:18 PM

India, EU reaffirm commitment to early conclusion of FTA talks: Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to the early conclusion of negotiations for a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment. In a post on X, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Delighted to host my friend Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and Christophe Hansen, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, along with the EU delegation for dinner. As the India-EU FTA nego...

July 25, 2025 4:45 PM

India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement: A Diplomatic Win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the United Kingdom, signing the Free Trade Agreement with the island nation. The FTA was being negotiated for a few years now, and the signing marks an important diplomatic win for the Modi Government. As the world finds itself engulfed in tariff wars, initiated by the White House under Donald Trump, the FTA comes across as a sign of economic trust between two critical economies. While global trade is now plagued with an air of uncertainty and...

June 18, 2025 1:22 PM

Piyush Goyal visits UK to boost economic ties, fast-track India–UK FTA implementation

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 18 to 19, aimed at strengthening India–UK economic relations and expediting the implementation of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit follows the announcement of the successful conclusion of the India–UK FTA by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 6. “Goyal’s visit aims to accelerate bilateral engagements, harness emerging...

May 2, 2025 11:55 AM

India, EU reaffirm commitment to conclude Free Trade Agreement by 2025

India and the European Union on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to concluding an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025, with both sides underscoring the strategic value of deepening trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation. During a high-level meeting held between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, both sides noted steady progress across various negotiating tracks and agreed to maintain momentum...

March 18, 2025 6:24 PM

Piyush Goyal supports New Zealand PM’s proposal for FTA signing in 60 days

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking at the 'India-New Zealand Economic Forum' organized by FICCI on Tuesday, Goyal expressed confidence in expediting the process, stating that he aims to achieve the agreement "equally fast, maybe even faster." "So we are two aspirational friends working together in a spirit of cooperation, respecting...