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Petrochemical industry opposes Oman FTA, deal may be delayed
8-Jan-2024 Financial Express
The negotiations on India-Oman free trade agreement that were racing towards concussion may drag a bit longer as Indian petrochemical producers have opposed any deep duty cuts on polypropylene and polyethylene that might be offered in the pact.
Gaza war hits India-Israel talks, diverts diamond shipments
8-Jan-2024 Mint
Normalcy in the FTA negotiations between Israel and India is expected only after de-escalation of the war.
India and Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen commercial ties
8-Jan-2024 Prensa Latina
The representatives analyzed the progress of a Bilateral Investment Treaty and future missions in this field, with the objective of strengthening commercial ties.
Panthera subsidiary notifies Indian government over Bhukia dispute
3-Jan-2024 Morning Star
Panthera, a gold exploration company with assets in India, said that its subsidiary Indo Gold Pty Ltd had issued a notice of dispute to the Indian government over the latter’s breach of the 1999 Australia-India bilateral investment treaty.
India takes cautionary stance amid Bangladesh-China trade bloc negotiations
29-Dec-2023 Dhaka Tribune
India is evaluating the potential consequences before accelerating FTA negotiations with Bangladesh
India UK wrap up 13th round of FTA talks
19-Dec-2023 Financial Express
India and UK have wrapped up the 13th round of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement and the next round will be held in January.
Logjam in negotiations between India and EFTA on free trade deal
19-Dec-2023 Hindustan Times
Switzerland has expressed concerns in the latest negotiations on provisions related to mobility of Indian professionals and intellectual property rights. The four members of EFTA – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – have pushed for finalisation of the proposed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) so that it can be signed before India begins the process for conducting a general election in 2024
India, Oman may finalise details of free trade agreement soon
18-Dec-2023 Firstpost
According to a top government official, India and Oman are anticipated to wrap up discussions for a comprehensive free trade deal soon, with the goal of enhancing bilateral trade.
Poll-year cloud over FTA
13-Dec-2023 Financial Express
India-UK FTA negotiations are bound to be tough with an additional complication that national elections are due in both nations in 2024. This would indeed make talks “difficult” if a deal is not finalised before then.
Indian officials in Muscat to negotiate free trade pact with Oman
13-Dec-2023 Business Standard
A proposed comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is on a fast-track mode, with a team of officials from the department of commerce in Muscat for negotiations.
India seeks to settle WTO import duty dispute with EU on ICT goods through free trade talks
11-Dec-2023 The Week
India seeks to resolve a WTO import duty dispute with the European Union on certain information and technology products through the proposed free trade agreement, which is under active negotiations, an official said.
No 10 team arrives in Delhi to revive talks over free trade deal
11-Dec-2023 The Guardian
UK trade negotiators are in the Indian capital talking to their Indian counterparts as they look to revive a deal that looked a distant prospect just a few months ago.
India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week
11-Dec-2023 The Hindu
Four-nation EFTA grouping of Nordic countries has stepped up trade negotiations; senior Ministry of External Affairs delegation visited last week
India, Oman start talks for free trade agreement: Report
8-Dec-2023 Zawya
India and Oman have commenced talks for a free trade agreement, according to an Indian media report.
India, UK seek to wrap up trade talks before busy election year
5-Dec-2023 Yahoo News
India and the UK have begun crunch-time talks to secure a landmark free-trade deal, as leaders on both sides seek to resolve outstanding issues before they face election battles next year.
New Zealand to put ’every single effort’ into getting free trade deal with India
4-Dec-2023 RNZ
New Prime Minister made the ambitious commitment to conclude a free trade agreement with India within three years.
Looking for lithium in the Andes — Peru is key to India’s Latin America push
1-Dec-2023 The Print
India has been pursuing a trade agreement with Peru since 2017. The two countries held the 6th round of negotiations last month and talks are scheduled to be held again in December.
Sri Lanka eyeing investment only deal with India, RCEP hits roadblock: President
1-Dec-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka has started discussions on separate agreements on investment and trade with India and an attempt to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has been hit by a lack of rules to admit new members.
India and EFTA states conclude 20th round of trade talks
1-Dec-2023 Financial Express
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, recently completed the 20th round of negotiations for a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
India-Japan FTA: Rules of origin, product specific rules to be reviewed
27-Nov-2023 The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s long-pursued demand for a review of the India-Japan Free Trade Agreement may be met with the two sides preparing to take a relook at the rules of origin and product specific rules for greater market access for goods.