New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement signed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a major milestone for India’s gems and jewellery export sector and is expected to significantly strengthen the industry’s presence in European markets, an industry leader said on Wednesday.Speaking to IANS, ACPL Exports SEZ Director Rohit Gupta said the agreement will give Indian gems and jewellery exporters greater confidence and competitiveness in Europ…
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The tariff turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump as part of his “America First” trade policy has been an important factor in speeding up the historic free trade agreement just concluded between India and the European Union, according to reports in the western media.”Concluded after nearly two decades of on-again, off-again negotiations, the pact unites two of the world’s largest markets in a free trade zone of about two billion people, roughly a quarter of glo…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) unlocks access to the $572.3 billion EU pharmaceuticals and medical devices market, giving impetus to the Indian pharmaceuticals sector, according to the government.According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, this would enable pharma industries to scale, generate employment, and reinforce India’s positioning as a reliable partner in the pharmaceuticals sector underlining its growing st…
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (IANS) The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union has triggered a wave of optimism among textile traders in Surat, one of India’s largest textile hubs. The agreement, finalised on Tuesday, is expected to significantly boost exports by providing Indian textile products with improved access to markets across 27 European countries. Industry representatives said the FTA would allow Surat-based traders to sell their products in Europe at mor…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday.The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical challenges, the FTA diversifies markets for Indian IT exporters, providing a hedge against global trade uncertainties, said Nasscom “It s…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 conclave virtually on Tuesday and hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as “Mother of all deals” and an “excellent example of synergy” between two of the world’s largest economies. Addressing the delegates at the event in South Goa after the virtual inauguration, PM Modi said, “You all have come to India to discuss energy and sustainability; I welcome everyone. India Energy Wee…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the Republic Day ceremony, and expressed confidence that their upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will herald a new chapter in India-EU ties. “Delighted to welcome President European Council President Antonio Costa and President European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to In…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), with the formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after the Republic Day celebrations which will be attended by the top EU leadership as chief guests.According to sources, the India-EU summit scheduled for Jan 27, will witness the successful conclusion of FTA negotiations. A document will be adopted by both sides to announce the conclusion of FTA negotiations, after …
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India and Chile are close to concluding a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with four rounds of talks already having been completed on the issue, Chile’s Ambassador, Juan Angulo, said on Monday.The agreement would boost bilateral trade and investments as well as services, the envoy said in an interaction with IANS.”We hope that with the CEPA negotiations, we will increase the presence of more companies and industries from Chile and India in …
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework covering trade in goods and services, investment, professional mobility, and regulatory cooperation, while maintaining a balanced approach to market access and safeguards — expected to boost bilateral trade, generate employment, strengthen supply chains, and support deeper and more sustained economic engagement between India and Oman, an official statement said on Saturday.Trade and commerce have been a key pil…