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India likely to join US-led Pax Silica alliance (IANS) NEW DELHI: India is likely to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to finalise a proposed trade deal and advance other initiatives to strengthen ties.Pax Silica is an initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient…
The India-UK free trade agreement signed in July last year is expected to be implemented from April 2026, a government official said.India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while…
Piyush Goyal has now clarified that Indian exports would also get the same benefit. India-US trade deal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that Indian apparel exports to the US will enjoy zero tariff access, if the raw material is procured from America. Goyal’s comments assume significance after the recently announced US-Bangladesh trade deal…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the recently concluded agreement with India as a “historic trade deal” and said it would significantly boost American coal exports.Addressing a press briefing, Trump said, “America is now the number one energy producer in the world… We’re becoming a massive energy exporter. In just the past few months,…
The United States and Bangladesh on Monday finalised the United States–Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, wrapping up negotiations as both countries stepped in to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Under the revised framework, Bangladeshi exports to the American market will attract a 19% tariff, marginally lower than the 20% imposed in August and significantly below the…
Stock market trends this week will be influenced by multiple factors including inflation data, foreign investor activity, and global market movements especially in light of the India US trade deal announcement. The market are also expected to react to Q3 earnings reports and geopolitical developments, as analysts closely watch these indicators to gauge market direction.Big…
This will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, farmers and fishermen. The increase in exports will create lakhs of new job opportunities for our women and youth. As part of this framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors…
Amit Shah dressed up in a traditional Naga outfit ahead of signing of the agreement NEW DELHI: Central government, the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) on Thursday signed an agreement to form the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), a new administrative body aimed at addressing the demands of Eastern Nagaland.The agreement…
India-US trade deal: Details of the newly announced India–US trade agreement will see more clarity in the coming days, as Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the first tranche of the bilateral agreement is ready. A joint statement is expected within the next four to five days, paving the way for…
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) marks a significant shift not just in trade relations, but also in how people, professionals and businesses will move between India and Europe. Announced at the 16th India–EU Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the agreement…
