Trade talks: India, US remain engaged on proposed deal; says commerce secretary – The Times of India

Trade talks: India, US remain engaged on proposed deal; says commerce secretary – The Times of India

India and the United States are continuing discussions on a possible trade agreement, with both sides seeing scope for a deal, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday, PTI reported.“Both sides are engaged (in trade deal talks)… and both sides feel that there can be a trade deal,” Agrawal told reporters, indicating that conversations between…

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FTA commitments to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Commerce Secretary – The Times of India

FTA commitments to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Commerce Secretary – The Times of India

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal (ANI image) Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a “Chintan Shivir” on professional services. According to a Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release, the Department of Commerce organised the event on…

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India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon – The Times of India

India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon – The Times of India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay (File photo-ANI) Negotiations between India and New Zealand on a proposed free trade agreement are likely to be wrapped up soon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, signalling progress after multiple rounds of discussions at both official and ministerial levels, PTI…

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0 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus – The Times of India

$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus – The Times of India

AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in…

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Merchandise trade deficit rises 30.37% to .15 billion: Exports up 6.75%, imports surge 16.7% in September – The Times of India

Merchandise trade deficit rises 30.37% to $32.15 billion: Exports up 6.75%, imports surge 16.7% in September – The Times of India

India’s merchandise exports in September 2025 rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion from $34.08 billion a year earlier, while imports jumped 16.7 per cent to $68.53 billion, according to data released by the ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The surge in imports, led by gold, silver, fertilisers, and electronics, pushed the merchandise…

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