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India, GCC sign ToR to restart free trade talks after three-year pause

India, the six-nation GCC bloc have signed the terms of reference for a proposed free trade agreement, formally setting the stage for negotiations aimed at boosting trade, investment, strategic ties

Leather industry looks at boom year with US, EU trade deals in bag

India-US and India-EU trade deals lift sentiment for leather exporters, who expect stronger orders, factory expansion and job creation as global sourcing shifts to India

India, GCC to sign terms of reference on Feb 5 to launch FTA talks

India and the six-nation bloc of Middle Eastern nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), will ink terms of reference on Thursday for starting talks for a free trade agreement (FTA), an official said. The terms of reference (ToR) outline the scope and modalities of a proposed trade pact. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will preside over the signing ceremony of the ToRs with GCC. GCC is a union of six countries in the Gulf region -- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. India has already implemented a free trade pact with the UAE in May 2022. India and Oman also signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Muscat on December 18, 2025. Launch of FTA talks with the GCC would be a kind of resumption of the negotiations, as the earlier two rounds of negotiations were held in 2006 and 2008 between the two regions. The third round did not happen as GCC deferred its negotiations with all countries and economic groups. India imports ...

Lords committee flags risks for UK industries in India free trade agreement

UK parliamentary panel backs the India-UK FTA as historic but warns British firms may face delayed gains, sectoral risks and tougher competition from Indian exports

EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers

Chennai-based Kothari to buy considerable stake in Kickers BBV

India-EU free trade agreement: CBAM rules strain India's steel MSMEs

At least 10 consignments held at European ports this month; order cancellations on the rise

Stock Market Close: Sensex sprints 487 pts, Nifty nears 25,350; Oil & Gas index jumps 3%, Metal 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 closed with gains of 1.66 per cent and 2.26 per cent, respectively

India, EU sign first comprehensive defence and security agreement

Europe's growing focus on defence preparedness has already benefited Indian defence firms, particularly manufacturers of munition

India, EU seek to reduce strategic dependencies amid uncertainty

13 agreements signed at the India-EU summit underline a joint push to reduce strategic dependencies, deepen trade and defence cooperation, and strengthen supply chains amid a fragmenting global order

India hopes to conclude social security pacts with all EU members in 5 yrs

Social Security Agreement ensures continuity of social security benefits on a reciprocal basis and thus avoids potential dual contributions for Indian workers and employers in the future

India-EU FTA: One-stop hub to aid movement of skilled professionals to EU

Supports IT services industry and students

India-EU free trade agreement to improve access to premium alcobev brands

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

India-EU FTA: Large market opens up, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava

India-EU FTA opens a large European market for Indian-made small cars, with duty cuts boosting exports and giving carmakers like Maruti Suzuki a cost advantage

India-EU FTA boosts Europe's appeal for Indian students amid visa flux

India-EU FTA's focus on mobility could expand choices for Indian students, making Europe a more deliberate study destination even as the US remains key amid uncertainty over visa policies

India-EU FTA to boost Indian pharma exports, improve EU market access

Lower tariffs under the India-EU free trade agreement will significantly strengthen the position of Indian formulations, APIs, and value-added medicines in the European Union, Pharmexcil Chairman Namit Joshi said on Tuesday. For the domestic pharmaceutical sector, the agreement delivers structural competitiveness, he stated. "Near-zero tariff access significantly strengthens the position of Indian formulations, APIs, and value-added medicines in the EU, a development that is particularly consequential for India's pharma MSMEs, many of whom possess strong quality capabilities, but face cost and access barriers in highly regulated markets," Joshi said in a statement. Reduced tariffs and smoother market entry will directly enhance their ability to scale exports, invest in compliance, and integrate into European supply chains, he added. "Crucially, this agreement enables stable, long-term, and predictable pharmaceutical trade, benefiting European healthcare systems and consumers throug

India-EU FTA a game-changer for trade, investment in EU market: Industry

The "game-changer" free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) is set to unlock significant trade and investment opportunities for the country in the high-potential market of the 27-nation bloc, which remained untapped and boost India's export competitiveness, industry bodies said on Tuesday. The European Union and India on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) here. CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said the landmark agreement represents a strategic breakthrough in India's global trade engagement and significantly deepens the partnership between two major democracies and economies that together account for nearly 25 per cent of global GDP. "The unprecedented preferential access secured for over 99 per cent of Indian exports is a game-changer for Indian industry. It decisively improves competitiveness in the EU's high-value market, anchors Indian manufacturers and service providers deeper into global value

India-EU FTA may double gems, jewellery trade to $10 bn in 3 years: GJEPC

Zero-duty access under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement could help double the bilateral gems and jewellery trade to USD 10 billion (around Rs 91,000 crore)over the next three years, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Tuesday. This removes 2-4 per cent duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU countries, home to the world's elite buyers. "The India-EU FTA will supercharge market diversification for the gem and jewellery industry. This transformative pact aims to double bilateral trade to Rs 91,000 crore within three years. "Zero-duty access to the world's largest consumer market empowers export hubs in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and West Bengal to ramp up shipments of precious jewellery (plain and studded), silver, and imitation jewellery, capitalising on India's renowned design prowess," GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali said. The European Union and India on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations fo

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

Deal aims to boost trade diversification, labour-intensive exports and services while safeguarding sensitivities on both sides

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

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

An announcement on the conclusion of talks on an ambitious free trade deal and finalisation of a strategic defence pact as well as a mobility framework are set to be the main deliverables at the India-European Union summit talks on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the summit that is expected to produce a broader vision by the two sides to navigate the geopolitical flux triggered by Washington's policies on trade and security. Costa and von der Leyen graced the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path here as chief guests. "A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit," Von der Leyen said on Monday. Von der Leyen also described the participation of an EU military contingent at the Republic Day parade as a powerful symbol of the deepening security cooperation between the two sides. "It will culminate tomorrow in the