India–EU FTA: A calculated leap beyond comfort zones – The Times of India

India–EU FTA: A calculated leap beyond comfort zones – The Times of India

India-EU FTA (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Beyond tariff schedules and market access gains, the agreement signals a conscious shift in India’s approach to economic integration—away from the instinctive caution that has shaped its trade policy for much…

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‘Very disappointed’: Scott Bessent hits out at Europe over India-EU trade deal — what he said – The Times of India

‘Very disappointed’: Scott Bessent hits out at Europe over India-EU trade deal — what he said – The Times of India

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised European countries over the trade deal with India on Wednesday.Asked in an interview with CNBC whether the India-EU trade deal threatened US interests, Bessent said countries should do what is best for themselves. But he said he was “very disappointed” with Europe’s actions, especially given the war in Ukraine.“The…

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List of European cars set to become more affordable under the ‘mother of all deal’ – The Times of India

From Europe to India: List of cars that may cost less under new trade deal – The Times of India

India and the European Union have finalised a pact that sharply lowers import duties on completely built vehicles. The changes could affect both premium and mass-market segments, improving price competitiveness and widening options in a market that relies heavily on imports. India currently levies import duties on fully built cars ranging from 70 per cent…

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India-EU trade deal sealed: Why won’t FTA be signed today? Check how long will it take to make agreement official – The Times of India

India-EU trade deal sealed: Why won’t FTA be signed today? Check how long will it take to make agreement official – The Times of India

PM Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen watch as Jaishankar, and European Commission Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic sign documents after reaching FTA India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a document formally announcing the conclusion of negotiations for their long-awaited free trade…

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