New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India-Finland relationship is entering a decisive new phase, with “our leaders elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability earlier this year”.Addressing the India-Finland Business Roundtable with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, the minister underscored the immense opportunities that lie ahead through stronger trade and investment ties, particula…
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first shipment of 5 metric tonnes of organic apricots from Ladakh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet another example of domestic food products gaining global recognition.In a post on social media platform X, the minister said that over the past few months, thanks to the efforts of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), farmers across the coun…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) complements ongoing efforts towards an ambitious, balanced and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.Co-chairing the Ministerial Meeting on the India-EU TTC in Brussels, the minister said “we reviewed progress across resilient supply chains, critical and emerging technologies, clean energy and innovation, deep-tech startups, green hydrogen, and EVs and b…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Export consignments worth over $140 million were dispatched on the first day of the landmark India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday.A formal inauguration event to mark the entry into force of CETA was held at Vanijya Bhawan here. The function was attended by British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, Director General of Foreign Trade, representatives of Industry Ex…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Maros Sefcovic, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, and reviewed the progress on the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).The two leaders also “explored avenues to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, critical technologies and resilient supply chains,” Goyal posted on X.Goyal and Sefcovic in March this year met on the sidelines of the 14th Ministerial Conference (M…
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Birthday greetings for Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel continued to pour in on Wednesday, with several Union ministers praising his leadership and wishing him good health and a long life. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Patel had been working to advance Gujarat’s growth and strengthen governance.In a post on social media platform X, Singh wrote: “Warm birthday greetings to Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel. Guided by a progressive vision,…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the coming into force of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the accompanying Agreement on Social Security as a “significant moment” in bilateral ties.He said the landmark pacts would deepen economic engagement and create new opportunities for businesses, workers and investors in both countries.Sharing a post by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on X, the Prime Minister said, “This is a signif…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it will unlock opportunities across digital trade, investment, innovation, and talent mobility.The industry body also welcomed the conclusion of a ‘Double Contribution Convention’ (DCC) that will let Indian professionals on short‑term UK assignments continue social security contributions in India, instead of the UK, for up to five year…
Washington, July 15 (IANS) US officials have signalled a push to expand Kentucky Bourbon sales in India as Washington seeks greater market access for American agricultural and manufactured products.The issue emerged during a joint congressional hearing on commercial diplomacy between the State and Commerce departments. Republican Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky asked whether the Commerce Department could help promote American whiskey in India.Barr said he recently discussed the issue with US A…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into force under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a defining milestone in bilateral ties.In a post on X, the minister said the India-UK CETA, along with the Agreement on Social Security has become operational, providing zero-duty market access for nearly 99 per cent of India’s exports and covering almost 10…