India-EU FTA

Textile sector should scale up to gain from market access of $465 billion via FTAs, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh

March 12, 2026 8:18 am

Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao said in the coming months, there will be roadshows across countries and domestically to invite buyers to source from India.

Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister: India ascending, we believe no problem can be resolved without its participation

March 09, 2026 1:30 am

In an interview with The Indian Express, he sat down to discuss bilateral ties with India, the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, US President Trump’s moves, China’s role and standing in the world order, and the Nobel Peace Prize. Edited excerpts:

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors

March 01, 2026 4:42 am

India engaging with global partners from position of strength, says EAM Jaishankar

February 18, 2026 2:31 am

India sealed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU last month, closely followed by the announcement of a much-awaited bilateral trade pact with America.

Why decarbonising steel industry is economic and environmental necessity for India

February 12, 2026 1:53 pm

India has sought easier access to steel scrap produced in the European Union, as it seeks to increase scrap share in steel making in alignment with its green steel initiative and emerging global sustainability norms. But what is green steel, and what challenges does India face in transitioning to greener solutions in steel manufacturing? See infographics for quick key insights.

C Raja Mohan writes | Decisive break from past: Closing deal with US, India emerges more confident negotiator

February 08, 2026 6:38 am

If the 1990s reforms helped India adjust to economic globalisation, today’s world is defined by intense geo-economic competition. The interim deal positions India well to navigate this

Deal with the US should not change India’s long-term trade strategy — diversification

February 04, 2026 3:23 pm

It does not offer any protection against the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration. For instance, the US announced a trade deal with the EU in July 2025. However, the US recently threatened eight European allies with additional tariffs of 10 per cent from February and 25 per cent from June over Greenland

World looking at us as $30 trillion economy, trusted partner: Piyush Goyal

February 01, 2026 7:34 am

'In this deal, how much was geopolitics a factor since the EU probably felt being pushed to a corner because of what had happened with the US. And India too, given how things unfolded for it.'

Daily Briefing: India-EU FTA 'more than just a trade deal'; all that's left behind in Air India plane crash

January 31, 2026 9:53 am

In today's edition: Three macro worries for India ahead of Budget 2026; Opinion on India's manufacturing sector leap; and more

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market

January 31, 2026 7:54 am

By signaling policy stability, they make long-term investment decisions more viable for companies seeking alternatives to China