3-Mar-2025
Third World Network
The U.S. and India agreed to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (BTA) by October 2025, aiming for $500 billion in trade by 2030. Concerns arise over potential imbalances due to economic disparities, with President Trump criticizing India’s high tariffs. The joint statement commits to enhancing trade and investment, but uncertainties remain about addressing these disparities and the impact on the Indian market amid Trump’s upcoming tariff plans.
28-Feb-2025
Investing.com
After US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement.
26-Feb-2025
Business Standard
The EU seeks lower tariffs as India’s biggest FTA nears finalisation after nine rounds of talks, with the next set for March 10-14, boosting access for textiles, leather, and marine exports.
26-Feb-2025
Business Today
After duty cut on bourbon, motorcycles, expectation that India may give similar relaxation to scotch whisky and automobiles.
24-Feb-2025
Business Standard
The next round of negotiations for reviewing the India-Asean free trade agreement in goods is expected in April, though the pace of talks is slow, an official said.
18-Feb-2025
Financial Express
The trade agreement that India and the US have agreed to negotiate during prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington will not be akin to a free trade agreement, but explore ways to boost trade on a bilateral give-and-take basis.
18-Feb-2025
Business Standard
India and the European Union will hold the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement from March 10 to 14, a senior government official said.
18-Feb-2025
Business Standard
Qatar said it is ready to take steps to speed up the negotiations for a new bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement with India.
17-Feb-2025
The Hindu Business Line
India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasised the need for Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to be negotiated as standalone agreements rather than being included as a chapter in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
17-Feb-2025
Times of Israel
Israel and India are accelerating efforts to finalize a free trade agreement, potentially by year’s end. This comes as the US is promoting a trade corridor linking India, the Middle East, Europe, and the US, with Israel playing a key role.
17-Feb-2025
Tribune India
India and the US aim to finalize the first part of a bilateral trade agreement by Fall 2025. This agreement is part of a larger "Mission 500" goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The initial phase will focus on reducing trade barriers and increasing market access for goods and services.
14-Feb-2025
India News Network
The first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected by fall of 2025.
11-Feb-2025
Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a ’mini pact’ with US.
6-Feb-2025
The Hindu Business Line
India is considering restarting mini free trade deal negotiations with the US, similar to those pursued during the Trump administration. This comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the White House. While India has reduced some tariffs in its recent budget, it’s unclear if the US will offer reciprocal concessions, which are essential for a successful agreement.
