India-EU FTA talks: 13th round sees little progress on farm, auto sectors

India and the European Union’s 13th round of FTA negotiations in Delhi saw limited progress, particularly in automotive and agricultural sectors. While advancements were made in rules of origin and investment, key disagreements persist in agriculture, chemicals, and automotive standards. The EU highlighted the need for high-level interventions to bridge the gap, with the next […]

India is ratifying the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, advocating for stricter rules for nations historically providing high subsidies. New Delhi emphasizes ‘precise’ special treatment for developing countries and calls for balanced disciplines promoting sustainability. It seeks subsidy calculations on a per capita basis and a 25-year exemption to protect its small-scale fishers.

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi stated the government will consider easing wheat product export restrictions after assessing the planting and production outlook for the season. The flour milling industry requested permission to export up to 1 million tonnes of processed wheat products. The government will evaluate availability and food security before making any decisions regarding export […]

The United States aims to boost energy ties with India. This includes natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, and clean cooking fuels. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised India as a “star” in clean cooking fuels. He highlighted India’s growing energy needs and economic dynamism. The US seeks increased energy trade and collaboration with India.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Rubio met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss bilateral and international issues. Both agreed to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Trump claimed to have brokered peace between India and Pakistan, among other […]

India and France discussed strengthening their strategic partnership, focusing on civil nuclear energy, defence, and security cooperation, with a special emphasis on small and modular reactors (SMRs).

India’s manufacturing sector faces challenges due to a 50% US tariff, impacting labor-intensive industries and oil imports from Russia. Growth expectations for South Asia have softened, while the global economy is projected to weaken by 2026 due to trade disruptions and policy uncertainty. Emerging markets are expected to drive growth, but divergence between advanced and […]

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York, hosted by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. The discussion, which also included ministers from Brazil and Mexico, covered multilateralism, India-EU ties, the Ukraine conflict, Gaza, energy, and trade.

An Indian delegation is in London to promote its textile industry and strengthen trade ties with the UK, especially after the recent Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). India aims to increase its textile exports, targeting 40 countries due to US tariffs, and sees the UK as a key market, with exports already at USD […]

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into copper data cable imports from China, prompted by applications from Birla Cable and Sterlite Technologies. Preliminary evidence suggests that Chinese exporters are dumping these cables into the Indian market.