Diaspora can fuel India’s export growth
A few years ago, India set itself a bold target: $2 trillion total exports by 2030, split evenly between goods and services.
A few years ago, India set itself a bold target: $2 trillion total exports by 2030, split evenly between goods and services.
As missiles streak across West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz casts a shadow on global trade, retaliatory attacks on Gulf nations reverberate far beyond the region.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday hit back at the Congress party over its criticism of the India-EU FTA, alleging its negative mindset has held the country back for decades.
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded their landmark three-day state visit to India, which led to 13 significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-EU strategic partnership, including the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a defence pact under the Security and Defence Partnership.
The meeting focused on reviewing progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.
During the visit, the delegation of members of the Committee on International Trade will discuss trade, economic and investment relations between the EU and India.
leaders held an informal summit in Copenhagen, discussing issues including the advancement of an EU-wide "drone wall" and continued support for Ukraine, according to remarks made at a late-evening press conference.
"We will set up a Palestine Donor Group. Because any future Palestinian State must be viable also from an economic point of view. And we Europeans will set up a dedicated instrument for Gaza's reconstruction. Gaza must be rebuilt," von der Leyen said.
"Europe is already India's biggest trading partner, and we are committed to finalising our Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. Europe is open for business. And we are ready to invest in our shared future with India," the European Commission President said.
The European Union has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for 100% tariffs on India and China over Russian oil imports. The EU is simultaneously advancing trade talks with India, aiming to finalize a deal by year-end.
