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.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised the quick action of Polish and NATO forces in intercepting the drones. "My thanks and congratulations to the Polish Operational Command and our NATO pilots for shooting down Russian drones over Poland. Actions speak louder than words," he said.
India and the EU are accelerating efforts to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, with two rounds of talks planned to resolve issues like market access and tariffs. Alongside trade, both sides are working on deeper defence, strategic, and technology cooperation, including AI, cybersecurity, and joint military projects.
PM Modi held a joint call with EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen to discuss organising the next India-EU Summit. The leaders discussed the Ukraine conflict and progress on the India-EU FTA and IMEEC corridor.
The just concluded trade deal between the United States and the European Union marks a significant moment in the on-going realignment of global commerce.
A senior European lawmaker has sharply criticised a draft trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States, warning that it could undermine the bloc's economic stability and job security.
