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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 ...

December 23, 2025 2:45 PM

India, New Zealand conclude financial services annex under Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand on Monday concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, following the final round of talks held on December 10. Negotiations on the financial services annex began in May 2025 and evolved into a comprehensive framework comprising 18 articles, drawing on India’s e...

December 22, 2025 3:29 PM

‘Forward-looking agreement, will allow students multi-year work visas’: Piyush Goyal on India-New Zealand FTA

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand is comprehensive and forward-looking, and will elevate bilateral relations to a higher strategic level. “This free trade agreement with New Zealand reflects the vision of our leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, to take the relationship to a much more comprehensive and strategic level. It goes beyond trade to include education, research a...

December 22, 2025 5:02 PM

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark development that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the agreement marks a new phase in bilateral ties. “A landmark in India-New Zealand relations. The India-NZ FTA, concluded in record time under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Chr...

December 22, 2025 1:18 PM

India, New Zealand seal Free Trade Agreement; FTA to serve as catalyst for trade, investment

India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement is among India’s fastest-concluded FTAs with a developed country and is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The negotiations were formally launched on March 16, 2025, during a meeting between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush ...

December 22, 2025 1:19 PM

PM Modi, Christopher Luxon announce conclusion of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders jointly announced the conclusion of a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the agreement has been finalised in a record nine months since negotiations were initiated during PM Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025. The leaders said the swift conclusion of the FTA reflects the shared...

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...