Economy
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 trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods")
Offers of Venezuelan oil limited, most going to US, say Indian refiners
Indian refiners say only small volumes of Venezuelan crude are being offered as most supplies are directed to the United States
 "Offers of Venezuelan oil limited, most going to US, say Indian refiners")
India to get access to EU market for over 99% of exports under FTA: Goyal
This partnership, he said, was forged between the fourth and the second-largest economies, accounting for one-third of global trade
 "India to get access to EU market for over 99% of exports under FTA: Goyal")
European wines to get less expensive following India-EU free trade deal
Under the pact, the duty on EU wines would fall from 150 per cent to 20 per cent (for expensive ones)
 "European wines to get less expensive following India-EU free trade deal")
Canada, India pledge to grow oil, petroleum trade in energy reset
The renewed push marks one of Prime Minister Mark Carney's major efforts to diversify Canada's export markets at a time of escalating trade tensions with the US
 "Canada, India pledge to grow oil, petroleum trade in energy reset")
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
 "India-EU FTA signed, energy sector offers $500 bn opportunity: PM Modi")
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
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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 conclude 'mother of all' trade deals, says Ursula von der Leyen")
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
 "India-EU FTA to be a 'living agreement' with multiple review mechanisms")
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
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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
 "Russia oil flows into India show resilience, likely to continue into 2026")
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
 "Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027")
Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price
Demographics now drive state revenue, spending, debt: RBI report
 "Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price")
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
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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
 "Russian oil sanctions look porous as India, China absorb excess supply")
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
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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, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday")
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
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'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
 "'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator")
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
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