Economy

India-EU FTA signed, energy sector offers $500 bn opportunity: PM Modi

Prime minister says pact covers a quarter of global GDP as India builds export-oriented energy ecosystem

Two decades in the making, India and EU reach deal opening up markets

Historic agreement phases out tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade while shielding India's sensitive agricultural and burgeoning EV sectors

India, EU conclude 'mother of all' trade deals, says Ursula von der Leyen

This is only the beginning, we will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger, the European Commission chief said

India-EU trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods

The trade deal, which is being called the 'mother of all deals', will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies

India-EU FTA to be a 'living agreement' with multiple review mechanisms

FTA will boost trade diversification, labour-intensive exports and services while safeguarding sensitivities on both sides, say officials

PM Modi announces signing of India-EU trade deal, hails landmark agreement

Modi said people are discussing it as a "mother of all deals", and this agreement has brought a lot of opportunities for 140 crore Indians and crores of Europeans

Russia oil flows into India show resilience, likely to continue into 2026

India will continue to look out for the best prices and best margins for its refiners, strategically changing its buying slate while also dropping Russian imports slightly, a Kpler analyst said

Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027

Deal likely to be announced on Tuesday; legal scrubbing, pact signing may take 5-6 months

Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price

Demographics now drive state revenue, spending, debt: RBI report

India-EU summit begins on Tuesday, to focus on security and defence ties

India and the European Union will unveil a Security and Defence Partnership at the 16th India-EU Summit, alongside progress on a free trade agreement, mobility framework & wider strategic cooperatio

Russian oil sanctions look porous as India, China absorb excess supply

Shipping and production data show Russian crude exports since November exceeding available non-sanctioned supply, with Indian and Chinese refiners absorbing most of the excess flows

GIFT City and the path to global financial leadership in a changing world

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, GIFT City reflects a long-term effort to align democratic governance with global economic ambition

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday

The EU and India had first launched negotiations for the free trade agreement in 2007, before the talks were suspended in 2013 due to a gap in ambition

India, Russia likely to achieve $100 billion trade target by 2030: Envoy

According to reports, in FY 202425, India-Russia bilateral trade reached a record high of approximately $68.7 billion due to massive import of Russian crude

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator

In a leaked recording, Cruz warned donors that Trump's tariff policy could seriously harm the US economy and even put the president at political risk

Why an India-EU mega trade pact is Modi's best reply to Donald Trump

Von der Leyen wants what she called "the mother of all deals." Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give it to her when she arrives as chief guest at India's Republic Day

LNG importers hold back on long-term deals, awaiting record supply surge

Major buyers including Gail India Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have been pushing for lower prices and more flexible long-term contracts, leaving discussions with LNG producers stalled

Beyond FTA: India, EU near deals on security and defence, mobility

Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, the Union Cabinet has approved some proposed agreements, including on security, defence and mobility

Closer to 'fruitful outcome' on EU trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are close to a fruitful conclusion of free trade agreement talks, with the outcome expected to be announced

India, EU move to seal trade pact, deepen security and defence ties

India and the EU move to conclude a much-awaited trade pact while elevating security, defence and mobility ties, signalling a broader strategic alignment amid global uncertainty