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Why is India in a rush to seal an FTA with the Russia-led Eurasian bloc?

An ambitious pact with Moscow's bloc could cut tariffs, boost exports from Armenia to Kyrgyzstan, and ease India's dependence on oil imports

EU lists 102 new Indian fishery units for export to member countries

The US is India's largest export destination for seafood, followed by the EU. China, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand are also major seafood export destinations of India

Piyush Goyal may visit Qatar in October as FTA framework nears close

India and Qatar are likely to finalise the framework for a free trade agreement in early October, with commerce minister Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Doha soon

13th round of FTA talks from Monday: India, EU hope to fast-track deal

The outcome of this round of negotiation will be crucial in determining the next steps, as both sides weigh the possibility of a political call to break the deadlock on the unresolved issues

GST reforms to boost competitiveness of exporters across sectors

The removal of the value threshold for GST refunds will significantly benefit small and e-commerce exporters by making even low-value shipments eligible for refunds

Industry will pass on GST benefits to consumers, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms that industries will pass on the benefits of GST rate reductions to consumers and discusses plans to boost exports amid US tariff challenges

Equity FDI grows 15% to $18.6 billion in Q1, total inflows up 12%

The US is also the third largest investor in India, with cumulative investments amounting to $76.26 billion between April 2000 and June 2025, ahead of Singapore and Mauritius

Govt committed to safeguard exporters' interests, says Piyush Goyal

Government pledges policy interventions and trade support to ease impact of 50% US tariffs

Govt may line up four schemes to soften Donald Trump's tariff blow

Cabinet likely to take up proposal on Wednesday

India, US still in dialogue for bilateral trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal said India and the US remain in talks for a trade deal despite tariff frictions, even as India advances free trade agreements with the EU and other partners

India offered to reduce tariffs to nothing, but it's getting late: Trump

Donald Trump described India-US ties as a one-sided disaster citing high tariffs and Russian oil imports, even as the US Embassy highlighted enduring bilateral friendship

Govt plans policy changes to boost domestic demand for SEZ manufacturers

Govt plans SEZ reforms to offset US tariff hit, enabling duty relief on domestic sales and support for labour-intensive exporters

Govt prepares 'immediate relief measures' to mitigate US tariff stress

Exporters are expected to encounter delayed payments, stretched receivable cycles, and cancelled orders due to the tariff shock

Will come up with measures to expand India's presence in global mkts: Goyal

The Union minister exuded confidence that the measures will ensure that India's exports in the current financial year will exceed that of last year's

Tariff fix key to India-US trade deal negotiations, govt remains hopeful

Multi-pronged strategy in the works to help exporters

Communication channels open, says govt as 50% US trade tariff kicks in

In the meantime, describing the India-US relationship as "very complicated", US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a television interview, hoped that "at the end of the day, we will come together"

Russia-led EAEU team to visit India in September for free trade talks

A high-level EAEU delegation will visit New Delhi next month to begin negotiations on a proposed trade pact, expected to expand India's export markets

50% US tariff on India takes effect Wednesday; exporters seek urgent relief

Exporters will need to explore new markets as the US is no longer an option for many, he stressed

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal to push FTA talks with EU in September

Finalising a trade deal with the trade bloc has been a key priority for New Delhi, and it has now become even more critical

Non-trade issues making FTAs more complex: Commerce Secy Sunil Barthwal

India's free trade agreements are evolving, incorporating new areas like labour, environment, and intellectual property. Barthwal highlighted the complexity of India's deals with the EU and UK.