India and the European Union will announce the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations at a summit on January 27. A security and defence partnership agreement will also be signed. EU leadership will attend India’s Republic Day celebrations as chief guests. Negotiations for the trade pact resumed in 2022 and are in the final stages.
India, EU set to conclude FTA talks on January 27; deal after legal clearances
China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India’s incentive schemes for auto, battery, EV
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China has requested the WTO’s dispute settlement body to establish a panel to examine its case against India’s incentive schemes for auto, battery, and electric vehicles. Bilateral consultations failed to resolve the dispute, with China alleging the schemes violate global trade rules by discriminating against its goods.
A potential US-EU trade dispute could boost Indian exports as the EU seeks stronger ties with nations like India. With the US imposing tariffs on several European goods, the EU may expedite its free trade agreement talks with India. This could lead to a more favorable deal and faster ratification, presenting India as a stable […]
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the chief guests at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, and the India-EU summit will be held the next day.
India-UAE aim to double trade to $200 billion by 2032; ink deals on LNG, defence, and space
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India and the UAE have set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, signing key agreements in energy, defense, and space. A 10-year LNG supply deal between HPCL and ADNOC was confirmed, bolstering India’s energy security. The nations also advanced defense and space cooperation, signaling a decade of closer economic […]
A major shipbuilding yard is set to be established at Ponnani port in Malappuram, Kerala. This public-private partnership project will be the second largest in the state after Kochi. The facility will initially focus on building small vessels, with plans for larger ships in later phases. The project is expected to create around 1,000 jobs […]
New guidelines are in place for Indian missions abroad. The government aims to boost exports by diversifying markets. These steps are crucial amid global economic uncertainties. Commercial representatives will manage trade barriers and conduct market research. The goal is to leverage free trade agreements and increase their utilization. India targets USD 2 trillion in exports […]
India-US partnership is growing across trade, technology: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor
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US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his ‘successful’ visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between India and the United States across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains.
India-US trade deal: US senators are urging Trump to push India to remove tariffs on American pulse exports. This demand touches upon India’s agricultural policies and its goal of self-reliance in pulses. India’s decision to impose tariffs was to protect its farmers. This could complicate the ongoing trade deal negotiations.
India and EU are on the cusp of a landmark Free Trade Agreement, potentially dubbed the ‘mother of all deals.’ This pact, two decades in the making, aims to boost bilateral trade and investment, offering a crucial diversification avenue amidst rising protectionism. Key sticking points include market access for automobiles and agriculture, but a breakthrough […]