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New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Aide to Russian President and the Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolay Patrushev arrived in India and held talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Russian Embassy in India said on Monday. In a post on X, the Russian Embassy mentioned that Patrushev held talks with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and India's National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta. "Aide to the President of #Russia & Chair ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Nov 14 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is negotiating free trade agreements at present with countries, including the US, European Union, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile. He also said that the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) would be happy to join hands with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop a world class convention centre - Andhra Mandapam - here like Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The minister added that lowering trade ba ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Nov 14 (PTI) World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday said India should take the leadership role in reform process at the WTO amid growing uncertainties at global trade front. She said that India's economy is growing at a healthy pace and it is a leader in areas such as technology. She said that there is a need to look at areas in the WTO which are not working and discuss ways to correct that. "'...and here India can be a leader, India should be a leader in ...Read More >
Mumbai: Prices of stainless steel could remain under pressure in the short term, even as domestic demand stays strong, said Abhyuday Jindal, managing director of Jindal Stainless. Imports from China, Vietnam and Indonesia have been weighing on Indian prices. These imports are currently at a 5-10% discount to domestic market levels. "The discounts have, in fact, widened after everyone started blocking China," Jindal said on a call after the company's quarterly earnings. The domestic stainless ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the European Union (EU) had a week-long discussion as part of the ongoing effort for a comprehensive and balanced trade agreement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. A team of negotiators from the EU visited India to have a comprehensive discussion on the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA). "A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) visited New Delhi from November 3 to 7, 2025, for negotiations with Indian counterp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): India and the European Union (EU) made significant progress in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during a week-long round of discussions held in the national capital, according to an official release on Friday. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the negotiations took place from November 3 to November 7, with a senior EU negotiating team visiting India to engage with their Indian counterparts in advancing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and the European Union (EU) had a week-long discussion as part of the ongoing effort for a comprehensive and balanced trade agreement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. A team of negotiators from the EU visited India to have a comprehensive discussion on the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA). "A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) visited New Delhi from November 3 to 7, 2025, for negotiations with Indian counterp ...Read More >
India and the European Union are advancing free trade agreement negotiations. Key tariff issues are seeing good progress. An EU delegation will visit New Delhi soon to finalize technical tariff discussions. Both sides aim for a robust and balanced agreement. This pact is expected to bring the economies closer and foster mutual benefits. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said his talks with the EU have "significantly reduced our outstanding issues" and laid the foundation for a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed. The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, bal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on Oct 27 for talks with his EU counterpart to give political impetus to the proposed trade pact, as the deadline to conclude negotiations nears. During the two-day visit, Goyal will meet executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for trade of the EU Maros Sefcovic, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. "The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27-28 to advance India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, meeting EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to provide political impetus and strategic guidance as both sides work to conclude a comprehensive trade pact by December. Talks will focus on market access, non-tariff measures, regulatory cooperation, and areas needing convergence. This follows the 14th round of negotiations and prior d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, emphasised the urgent need for a unified global response to combat terrorism. He highlighted that terrorism remains a significant threat to peace and security, affecting nations across the world. In a virtual address, PM Modi underscored the importance of collective action and international cooperation in addressing the root causes of terrorism. He called for strengthened mechanisms to preve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed. The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, bal ...Read More >
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 [India], October 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on October 27-28 to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union. The Minister's visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement at ...Read More >
Addressing the Rozgar Mela virtually, the prime minister highlighted that the reform would increase exports and give young people new opportunities to work on global projects. Hailing the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the country is seeing the "positive impact in the MSME sector and retail trade" and would create new employment opportunities. Addressing the Rozgar Mela virtually, the prime minister highlighted that the reform wou ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 25 (UNI) The government's recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with several European nations, Japan and the UAE would boost exports of leather goods and help sustain the sector on a firm footing, notwithstanding the US tariff war on India, an industry body has said. Mumbai, Oct 25 (UNI) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) officially announced through a regulatory filing to the stock exchange that it has incorporated a step-down subsidiary called Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be a no-show at the Oct 26-28 Asean summit, but progress in the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement could lead to a much-needed boost in trade after negotiations hit a rough patch earlier in 2025. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, while Modi is on the campaign trail in Bihar state ahead of elections. But the Prime Minister, underlining the importance attached to ...Read More >
In Berlin, Piyush Goyal met with EU Commissioner Dombrovskis to address outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, aiming for a year-end deal.Source : PTI New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a discussion with EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity V Dombrovskis in Berlin on outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in order to enable the two sides to reach a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal by the year- ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued through Rozgar Melas so far, underscoring the government's continued focus on employment generation. He also announced that 51,000 youth have been given appointment orders confirming their permanency on Diwali day. Addressing the Rozgar Mela via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that these events have become an important platform for fulfilling the aspirations of young In ...Read More >
Founder of trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative, Ajay Srivastava (Image: ANI)Amid a global economic slowdown, India must shift its export strategy towards long-term competitiveness, advises GTRI's Ajay Srivastava. As the global economy slows and trade dynamics shift, India must shift focus from traditional export strategies to building long-term competitiveness through technology, cost efficiency, and domestic capability, says Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Sr ...Read More >
'Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a "cordial atmosphere " and New Delhi will protect the interests of domestic farmers, fishermen and MSME sectors. 'Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Saturday said talks between India and the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) are progressing in a "cordial atmosphere " and New Delhi will protect the interests of dom ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) reiterated his claim that he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who told him India would cease buying Russian oil. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump warned that India would continue to face "massive" tariffs if it did not comply. This marks the third time the US President has repeated his claim, first made on October 15, regarding India halting Russian oil purchases and him speaking to PM Modi. "I spoke with Prime Minist ...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 >
Egypt has taken a bold step in addressing the complexities of global terrorism by highlighting the Muslim Brotherhood's implications. The country is dedicating resources to deradicalization initiatives focused on youth engagement and Imams' training. Furthermore, Egypt is advocating for a multinational stabilization force in Gaza through a UN resolution. Egypt had warned the international community long ago about the challenges from the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) which is a fountainhead of terrori ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Sri Lankan counterpart, Harini Amarasuriya, in New Delhi on Friday, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in education, technology, innovation, development partnership, and the welfare of fishermen. Later, speaking at an event organised by a television channel and a think tank, Amarasuriya described India as a "partner of long-standing trust" and said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations, signed in 1 ...Read More >
According to the latest forecast from the IMF, India's economy is set to grow by 6.6% in FY26, a testament to its solid economic backbone and adaptability. The surge in consumer spending and significant infrastructure projects are propelling this growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s recent upward revision of India's FY26 economic growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.4% earlier reflects the country's economic resilience and strong fundamentals, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday met visiting Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and proposed a "deeper political engagement" with the Mongolian People's Party. At the meeting which was part of the ruling party's 'Know BJP' initiative, Nadda, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, also proposed "enhanced collaboration" in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. "Nadda highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party organisational framework, its vision of inclu ...Read More >
Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak is in Delhi to attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 New Delhi: Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak said he is thrilled and looking forward to participating at the NDTV World Summit to be held in Delhi on Friday and Saturday. In a video message, Sunak also mentioned he wants to meet his "good friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is one of the key faces of the event. "Hi India, this is Rishi Sunak. I am thrilled to be at NDTV's World Summit at the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country's growing economic confidence and global stature in terms of India's approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other trading arrangements. Addressing the annual conference and 105th annual general meeting of Assocham in New Delhi, Goyal said the country is now engaging primarily with n ...Read More >
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