The round focused on goods market access, services, economic and technical cooperation, and investment opportunities.
India and New Zealand also agree to conclude talks early: Piyush Goyal
US President Donald Trump said he may visit India next year at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, calling Modi “a great friend” and “a great man.” Praising India for reducing Russian oil imports, Trump did not commit to lifting the 25% tariff. Quad summit dates remain undecided.
A senior team of negotiators from the EU visited New Delhi from 3-7 November for talks with their Indian counterparts on the proposed FTA. A two-day stocktake meeting, on 5-6 November in New Delhi, reviewed key pending issues in the FTA negotiations, the ministry said.
CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran says India must move from indigenisation to strategic resilience by plugging deeper into global value chains, even as mobile exports surge under the PLI scheme.
US President Donald Trump stated his discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are progressing positively. He added that is likely to visit India in 2026. Intense negotiations are ongoing to finalize a significant trade deal. The framework for this anticipated agreement is still being shaped. This process involves tough political decisions as both sides […]
India and New Zealand are nearing a free trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism about finalising the pact soon. Both nations are respecting each other’s concerns. The agreement is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, currently around $1.5 billion. Cooperation in agri technology, science, and innovation will also increase.
India’s sugar industry is urging the government to double export allocations to 2 million metric tons for the upcoming season. Lower diversion of sugar for ethanol production is expected to create a larger domestic surplus, prompting calls for early exports to capitalize on a narrow window before Brazil’s new season impacts global prices.
India and Peru are set to hold the next round of trade negotiations in New Delhi in January 2026, following substantive progress on key chapters including critical minerals. Meanwhile, India and Chile have concluded their third round of talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to deepen economic ties in the Latin American region.
India and New Zealand are nearing a free trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism about finalizing the pact soon. Both nations are addressing critical issues and respecting each other’s sensitivities. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade significantly, benefiting farmers, fishermen, and small businesses.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highlighted that people-to-people connections and labor mobility discussions are central to the proposed free trade agreement with India. He indicated New Zealand is open to welcoming more overseas individuals, including students. Both nations see significant benefits from the deal, with potential for growth in defense, security, and space sectors.