The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on October 20, 2026, marking a new phase in economic relations between the two countries. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral trade, expand market access for Indian exporters and facilitate investment of US$20 billion from New Zealand into India. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the […]
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to advance discussions on their proposed Electrical Interconnection Initiative to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the power sector. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary in the Ministry of Power, held a virtual meeting with Nasser Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs of Saudi Arabia, to review progress and explore areas for […]
Canada’s Team Canada Trade Mission to India has concluded with more than 30 commercial partnerships valued at nearly C$300 million, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said. The partnerships span aerospace, energy, clean technology and automotive sectors as both countries work to strengthen economic ties and advance negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement […]
Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter has said that India and Canada have never had a better relationship than they do now, citing positive engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. With ministerial visits and trade discussions underway, both countries are looking to deepen economic cooperation, advance trade negotiations […]
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will lead nearly 300 business delegates to India from October 12 to 17, 2026, as part of the Canada-India Trade Mission. The delegation will visit Mumbai and Bengaluru to expand bilateral trade, attract investment and strengthen commercial partnerships. The mission will also support ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive […]
The India-EU Trade Pact marks a significant step in economic relations between India and the European Union. The agreement is expected to support higher bilateral trade and strengthen economic cooperation. However, it stops short of full liberalisation in several sensitive sectors. Agriculture and other politically sensitive areas continue to face restrictions. The pact also excludes […]
India and Canada started the fourth round of talks for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday. The five-day session runs from September 14 to 18. Both nations aim to conclude negotiations before the end of the year. This meeting follows the third round held in Ottawa. The talks cover trade in goods, services, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed bilateral trade and defence cooperation during their meeting on Friday. The Modi Putin meeting focused on expanding economic ties and achieving a $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030. Bilateral trade currently stands at around $65 billion. Both sides agreed to work towards increasing trade […]
India Afghanistan Trade was the focus of a virtual meeting of the India–Afghanistan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Trade, Commerce and Investment held on September 1, 2026. Officials from both countries participated in the meeting. The discussions covered key issues affecting bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Both sides reviewed measures to facilitate trade and strengthen […]
The India Brazil Trade partnership is set for further expansion, with both countries reaffirming their target of reaching $30 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The two sides are focusing on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods and machinery to build a more diversified and balanced economic partnership. India Brazil Trade Reaches $15.07 Billion Bilateral trade between […]
