Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

May 22, 2026 6:28 PM

India–Europe trade ties take centre stage at CTIL-FICCI conference on next-generation FTAs

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry organised a conference on “Next-Gen Trade Pacts: Leveraging India’s Partnership with Europe under FTAs” in New Delhi on May 19, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, trade experts, legal practitioners and academicians to discuss India’s evolving trade engagement with Europe under emerging free trade agreements. ...

March 16, 2026 3:39 PM

India in FTA talks with 6 countries, including Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile & Israel: Commerce Ministry

India is currently negotiating six Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different countries and regional groups as part of its efforts to expand trade partnerships, according to information released by the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry said negotiations are ongoing with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and Israel. Among these, the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations began in February 2023. Since then, 11 r...

October 30, 2025 1:18 PM

Piyush Goyal discusses FTAs and strategies for market diversification with Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday chaired a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, focusing on strategies to boost India’s export growth. The discussions centred around harnessing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for greater market access, driving value addition, expanding market diversification, and strengthening sectoral synergies. Sharing details on X, Goyal said, “Chaired a meeting with representativ...