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Deadline rush: As India pushes for EU deal, legal team told to avoid leaves; key EU team in Delhi expected this week

December 02, 2025 9:54 am

While 10 out of 23 chapters have been closed, key issues, particularly related to rules of origin and market access that include agriculture, remain pending.

Indian negotiators extend US stay in attempt to seal an interim trade deal

July 01, 2025 8:11 am

The ongoing round of talks assumes significance as the US has announced the conclusion of talks with China that had begun much later than those with India but have resulted in a significant easing of tensions between the two countries.

A protracted battle between Trump and the US courts will only worsen trade uncertainty

June 03, 2025 12:36 pm

The best way out of this for India remains entering trade deals with major trading partners. The Australia FTA and the recently concluded FTA with the UK is excellent news

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Govt to boost production of Made-in-India merchant vessels, cut reliance on foreign ships

May 22, 2025 9:06 am

The move stems partly from a realisation that a large fleet of merchant ships made in India is required, since foreign ships that transport merchandise to and from India may choose to stay away in case of an emergency.

India, US would focus on increasing market access, reducing duties, non-tariff barriers: Govt

March 25, 2025 4:11 pm

The US has issued the Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs on February 13, wherein the Secretary of Commerce and US Trade Representative are to take necessary actions to investigate harm to America from any non-reciprocal trade agreements.

India's DTAA with Switzerland may require renegotiation: MEA

December 13, 2024 11:18 pm

India and the EFTA member states of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein sealed a free trade deal in March.

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Top 10 most sustainable economies in 2024: India's position explained

November 25, 2024 8:46 pm

World's Most Sustainable Economies in 2024: With an overall score of 24, India ranks 23rd globally in the Sustainable Trade Index 2024.

India confident of reaching USD 100 bn trade volume with Russia ahead of 2030 timeline: Jaishankar

November 12, 2024 9:34 pm

There have been challenges to trade, especially with regard to payments and logistics and perceptible progress has been made in that regard, Jaishankar said.

Chinese cargo vessel 'San Fernando' arrives at the Vizhinjam international sea port, marking the first container ship's arrival at the newly-built port, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, July 11, 2024.

The Yuan Challenge: How India-Russia trade gap may threaten rupee internationalisation efforts

July 14, 2024 5:40 pm

Here is why continued unbalanced trade with Russia could force India to use the Chinese yuan, which runs counter to its efforts toward internationalising the rupee.

India’s active participation in the WTO discussions is crucial, even for successful bilateral engagement subsequently with major markets.

Why India needs to reset its trade policy

July 09, 2024 10:37 pm

India’s forward-looking approach to shaping multilateral disciplines in trade and investment matters has been demonstrated through its active participation in G20 forums and bilateral trade and investment negotiations with economically advanced nations. A similar proactive engagement strategy should also be extended to WTO negotiations.