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Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday outlined India’s ongoing plan to expand its free trade agreement network, saying that discussions are underway with the US, the European Union, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile.Speaking at the CII Partnership Summit 2025, Goyal also highlighted the scope for infrastructure collaboration, stating that the India Trade…
AUCKLAND: The fourth round of the India-New Zealand FTA talks was focused on goods market access, services, economic and technical cooperation, and investment opportunities, and both countries have vowed to wrap up a deal soon.“We look forward to working towards the early conclusion of a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement, in line with the…
Rotorua, New Zealand: India hopes to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand soon and the two countries are aiming to seal a pact which balances the interest of the two nations, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Goyal, who is leading a large delegation of businessmen on his four-day visit…
Negotiators Start Fourth Round Of Talks To Bridge Gaps AUCKLAND: A fair and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand can unlock new opportunities and benefit people on both sides, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Goyal, who is on a four-day trip to New Zealand, met his counterpart Tod McClay, and…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday gave an update on the ongoing India-US trade talks amid persisting tensions, as India deals with 50% tariffs. The union minister indicated that while discussions on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) are “going on very well,” there remain “many sensitive and serious issues” that will require additional…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting New Zealand to review the progress of negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signalling renewed momentum in bilateral trade talks.Goyal will meet New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay in Auckland on November 5 to discuss ways to accelerate the ongoing FTA discussions, the commerce ministry…
BENGALURU: India has the depth and savings to create its own pool of patient capital, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, and called for greater use of domestic funds to accelerate the next phase of growth in the country’s startup ecosystem.“I asked my team to look at the regulatory framework so that…
Currently, Indian exports face a huge 50 per cent additional import duty in the US. (AI image) India-US trade deal soon? Commerce minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is in advanced stages of talks with the US for a bilateral trade agreement. Goyal’s statement assumes significance as it comes on the back of American…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that reducing India’s dependence on foreign technologies, weapons, and energy sources is vital for the country’s long-term growth and sovereignty.He said the “spirit of Swadeshi” is no longer limited to making or designing in India but extends to achieving true self-reliance in critical areas….
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels on October 27-28 for FTA talks NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on Oct 27 for talks with his EU counterpart to give political impetus to the proposed trade pact, as the deadline to conclude negotiations nears. During the two-day visit, Goyal will meet executive…
