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India and the US finalised the framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement in February
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Addressing a community event organised by the Indian Community Association in Egypt (ICAE) here, he said the bilateral trade between the countries stood at about $6.5 billion
Egypt's strategic geographical location offers significant opportunities for Indian businesses to strengthen their presence in the country and access markets across Africa, the West Asia and Europe
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India has negotiated a strong set of outcomes and expects one of its best trade deals with the US, as talks continue.
Addressing the CII Partnership Summit 2026 here, he said India is a safe destination for investments in the current global uncertainties
European automakers may establish manufacturing units in India after testing domestic demand under the India-EU FTA, which is expected to take effect in the first half of 2027.
India-Germany trade has grown at just 3.9% annually since 2014; reaching the proposed €310 billion target within a decade would require 27.1% annual growth.
The commerce minister said India would also reduce dependence on China for critical inputs such as rare earths, with start-ups already developing motors that do not use rare-earth materials
Goyal also said that dairy sector is 'very sensitive' in the country and India has never given any duty concessions in any free trade agreement in this sector
India's existing and proposed trade agreements could provide access to markets with a combined GDP of $85 trillion, the commerce minister says
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed India-US trade agreement will protect farmers and other sensitive interests while strengthening India's position in global trade
The commerce minister said Indians would celebrate the agreement once its details are public, as negotiations continue following changes in the US tariff landscape
The remarks came nearly two weeks after the minister on October 14 stated that India is working to rebuild its relations with China, but the last word on this journey has not yet been scripted
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that negotiations with the South Africa-led SACU (Southern African Customs Union) group have started
Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum, he said India has concluded nine free trade agreements in the last four and a half years
Piyush Goyal said German companies, including Siemens Healthcare, Volkswagen and Skoda, see India as a partner for manufacturing, research and innovation. Around 2,000 German firms operate in India
In November last year, the government approved the mission with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore for six financial years
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-EU trade pact would be signed by the end of 2026, while warning that European regulations and tariffs could hurt trade
On trade with China, Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns