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.
3-Feb-2025
The Hindu BusinessLine
Revamp will help expedite new BITs with partner countries; may push FTA talks.
31-Jan-2025
The Economic Times
Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington DC will prioritize talks on a limited trade deal with the US, focusing on tariff concessions and investment agreements.
28-Jan-2025
The Economic Times
India is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives after the island nation implemented a free trade agreement with China, leading to potential revenue losses.
28-Jan-2025
Business Standard
Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade plans to visit India next month with a focus on finalising the Free Trade Agreement.
28-Jan-2025
Business Standard
Trade ministers of India and Oman reviewed progress of the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries and focused on advancing the negotiations for the pact.
27-Jan-2025
Millennium Post
India and Oman will review their free trade agreement (CEPA) negotiations during an upcoming ministerial visit. While negotiations are largely concluded, Oman has requested revisions to market access for certain products. The visit aims to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement.
20-Jan-2025
News of Bahrain
The Gulf Cooperation Council is set to initiate long-awaited free trade negotiations with India this year, according to its Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi.
