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April 30, 2026 6:55 PM

India-New Zealand FTA opens global doors for Ayush systems, creates mobility pathways for wellness professionals

The newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to give a major global push to India’s traditional medicine systems, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation and market access. The agreement, signed by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, marks a significant step in expanding India’s wellness footprint globally while strengthening bilateral economic ties. A key h...

April 27, 2026 4:55 PM

India, New Zealand sign landmark FTA to boost trade, investment and mobility

India and New Zealand on Monday signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties through expanded market access, enhanced services cooperation, and increased investment flows. The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay. The pact, concluded in December 2025 after negotiations that began in March the same year, is among t...

April 27, 2026 8:44 AM

India, New Zealand set to sign key FTA to double trade, boost ties

India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors. The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his New Zealand counterpart, Todd McClay. The pact is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years and is expected to open new avenues for Indian exporters, particularly at a time when g...

March 9, 2026 8:53 PM

FTAs creating new opportunities for MSMEs to integrate into global supply chains: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Monday said that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to integrate into global supply chains and expand their presence in international markets. Addressing the National MSME Awards Ceremony organised by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Prasada said recent trade agreements with major markets, including the European Union as well as countries such ...

March 3, 2026 2:22 PM

PM Modi calls for manufacturing push, sustainability focus in post-Budget webinar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said this year’s Union Budget reinforces the government’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening economic growth, urging industry and stakeholders to seize emerging global opportunities. Addressing the second installment of the post-Budget webinar series on the theme “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth,” the Prime Minister underlined that India’s direction and resolve are clear - “Build more, produce more, connect more, export mo...

February 5, 2026 10:42 PM

India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for Free Trade Agreement

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic ties between the two sides. The ToR was signed at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary and Chief Negotiator at the Department of Commerce, and Dr. Raja Al Marzouqi, Chief Negotiator of the GCC Secretariat General. The signing took place in the presence of Union Comm...

January 30, 2026 4:05 PM

PM Modi shares article on historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article authored by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on the historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Responding to a post by Goyal on X, the Prime Minister said the article outlined how the landmark trade agreement expands markets, creates jobs, and safeguards India’s core interests. He described the piece as a “must-read” for understanding the transformative impact of the India–EU trade deal. “In this must-...

January 28, 2026 2:18 PM

‘India comes out on top’: US Trade Representative Greer says India gains access to EU markets after FTA

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that India stands to benefit the most from the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, citing greater market access, labour advantages, and potential mobility opportunities for Indian workers. In an interview with Fox News, Greer said the agreement must be viewed in the context of shifting global trade dynamics under US President Donald Trump's push to prioritise domestic production. He noted that the Eur...

December 24, 2025 10:47 AM

Legally binding commitments in FTAs key to expanding global footprint of Indian professionals: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday stressed the need for legally binding commitments on professional services under India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help Indian professionals access global markets, as the government looks to leverage the country’s demographic dividend and growing services strength. Speaking at a Chintan Shivir on Professional Services organised by the Department of Commerce, Agrawal said closer stakeholder coordination, reforms in the domestic ecosystem, an...

December 23, 2025 3:43 PM

PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article highlighting India-New Zealand FTA as women-led, growth-focused pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, highlighting how India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) have evolved beyond tariff reductions to become part of a broader mission to strengthen the economy and improve livelihoods. Responding to Goyal’s post on X, the Prime Minister said the article explains that India’s FTAs are now instruments of economic transformation and social inclusion. He also noted that the India-New ...