India, Canada agree on a new roadmap for their relations

India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap for bilateral relations following talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit aims to reset ties, with discussions focusing on enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, technology, agriculture, and people-to-people connections.

India and the US are nearing a trade deal, with optimism high for a fall conclusion. A delegation heads to Washington this week to finalize market access, energy, and tech trade. Simultaneously, India’s Free Trade Agreement talks with the EU are progressing, though carbon adjustment and sector-specific issues remain. These efforts bolster India’s global economic […]

US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to discuss strengthening India-US economic ties and firming up a trade deal. The discussions followed Gor’s meetings with top Indian officials, aiming to improve relations strained by recent US trade actions and visa policies.

India is actively addressing over 65 non-tariff barriers impacting its marine and agricultural exports to Russia, aiming to reduce a significant trade deficit. Key concerns include obtaining approval for Indian marine product units for shrimp exports, a crucial step for diversifying shipments after US tariffs.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has invited India to invest in the country’s minerals, agriculture, and sports sectors. He also requested India to facilitate trade by opening the Wagah border, calling it the fastest trade route.

India’s merchandise trade deficit is projected to widen to $28.0 billion in September 2025, primarily due to a surge in gold imports driven by the festive season. A delay in the US-India trade deal also impacts exports. The deficit is expected to remain elevated, with ongoing trade talks offering a potential for future improvement.

Switzerland’s Ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, hailed the India-EFTA free trade agreement as a “very important step” after 16 years of negotiations. The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), effective October 1, 2025, commits EFTA countries to invest $100 billion and create 1 million jobs in India over 15 years, marking a significant deepening of […]

India and Canada are discussing ways to boost economic ties. Ministers Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu explored new trade opportunities in clean technology, AI, agriculture, and critical minerals. This comes after past trade agreement negotiations were paused. Discussions aim to build on mutual respect and trust. India’s exports to Canada saw an increase in the […]

India’s historic trade milestone with the EFTA nations, including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, officially commenced on October 1, 2025. This landmark agreement promises USD 100 billion in investments and one million jobs over fifteen years, fostering growth in key sectors and facilitating skilled worker mobility.

The US-China trade war is expected to boost Indian exports to the US, experts say. Higher US tariffs on Chinese goods, rising to 130% from November 1, 2025, make Chinese products less competitive, benefiting Indian exporters, especially in textiles, toys, and other sectors. India exported $86 billion to the US in 2024-25, its largest trading […]