6-Dec-2007
Times of India
India is considering a Free Trade Agreement with China but a decision will be based on sensitivities of domestic industry. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jairam Ramesh categorically stated that agriculture will not be included in FTAs.
30-Oct-2007
Business Standard
India is likely to soon initiate formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, the third largest destination for Indian goods and the biggest source of imports. A task force comprising officials from both countries recently submitted its report saying the FTA was feasible.
3-Jan-2007
Times of India
India and China are going to give a fresh try to a bilateral trade agreement later this week, with officials from the two sides meeting in New Delhi, armed with a second opinion.
20-Nov-2006
Monsters and Critics
India and China will sign at least half a dozen trade agreements during Chinese President Hu Jintao’s four-day visit to India, but no free trade agreement (FTA) is on the cards, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said Monday.
8-Nov-2006
Times of India
India has good reasons to be apprehensive about a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, even as Beijing is more than eager.