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India and the EU will discuss key areas of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) including market access, non-tariff measures and regulatory cooperation, during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Brussels on October 27-28. Goyal will hold high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the EU. "The visit will also serve to review progress achieved so far and to identify areas requiring further convergence," the ...Read More >

New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels later this month to give an impetus to the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the EU, an official said on Saturday. The minister will be in Europe to participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue, that will be held from October 23 to October 25, the official said. After that, trade talks with the EU will be held in Brussels. He will meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. Goya ...Read More >
Indian and EU officials will commence their 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels on Monday, aiming to resolve differences and conclude negotiations by December. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is hopeful for an early agreement, which seeks to boost bilateral commerce and investments. Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement on Monday in Brussels to iron out differences on issues for e ...Read More >

India's rice exports for marketing year 2025-26 (October-September) are set to rise to 22-23 million metric tons, up 10%-15% year over year with the ambitious expectations to close exports at 30 million mt, up 50% year over year, against the backdrop of a bumper crop with estimated production at 145 mil mt, up 7% up year over year, Prem Garg, National president of Indian Rice Exporters Federation and chairman of the Shri Lal Mahal Group, told Platts. Meanwhile, as per IREF estimates, surplus st ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka's coffee heartland -- comprising Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan -- is staring at a regulatory storm as the European Union's stringent Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) looms large. The rule, set to take effect from Jan 1, 2026, mandates that exporters prove their coffee is deforestation-free by providing precise geolocation or polygon mapping data of plantations.For India, which exports over 70% of its coffee with nearly 60% heading to the EU, this regulation has sparked a ...Read More >
They also raised concerns over rare earth shortages and delays in product development cycles, during the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India's annual event. Auto component industry leaders on Friday voiced optimism over the recent GST rationalisation and the free trade agreements (FTAs) the government is working on. At the same time, they also raised concerns over rare earth shortages and delays in product development cycles, during the Automotive Component Manufacturers Ass ...Read More >

New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) India and the European Union (EU) are now maximising their efforts to finalise negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement by the end of this year, with both sides stressing their commitment to a comprehensive and balanced pact to benefit businesses and consumers. The official team of India and the EU are engaged in the 13th round (September 8-12) of negotiations for the agreement here. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and the European Commission's Agriculture ...Read More >

Berlin/New Delhi: Germany has introduced a visa that allows people from outside the European Union (EU), including Indians, to live and work in the country as freelancers for up to one year. Known as the Freelance Visa or Freiberufler visa, it is designed for self-employed professionals such as writers, designers, consultants and artists. The visa can later be extended for up to three years if the individual continues to meet the necessary requirements. It offers a chance to explore Germany's cu ...Read More >

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road proje ...Read More >
India and the EU are set to continue FTA negotiations in September, following the 12th round in Brussels where both sides exchanged offers on services. Discussions also covered market access for goods. Aiming to finalize the trade deal by year-end, the EU seeks duty cuts in automobiles and a strong IP regime, while India anticipates enhanced competitiveness for its exports. India and the European Union (EU) will hold the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in S ...Read More >
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