India’s new trade pact with New Zealand combines tariff-free access, visa pathways and investment commitments, reshaping bilateral ties across trade, education and skilled workforce mobility.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with a high-level Israeli delegation on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Jewish nation.
Noting that India and Israel are moving forward to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Azar stated that the ties between the two countries will also be advanced in other sectors like transportation, water, agriculture and academic cooperation.
The India-European Union free trade agreement has come amidst global turbulence triggered by the United States' tariff regime.
The prime minister underlined that this agreement with 27 countries will benefit Indian startups by easing access to funding and innovation ecosystems, while also boosting India’s creative economy in film, gaming, fashion, digital content, music, and design.
Taking it to social media post on X, “We undertook initial scoping and broad discussions on the overall approach, contours, macro objectives and modalities as part of preparations for the launch of CEPA negotiations.”
The two sides also reaffirmed their shared ambition to conclude negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year and to accelerate negotiations on the Investment Protection Agreement and the Agreement on Geographical Indications.
The meeting focused on reviewing progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.
At the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI), Ambassador Delphin highlighted the vital role of European companies in powering India’s economic growth and innovation.
After signing a far-reaching Free Trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, India is now exploring the possibility of such accords with many other countries.
