India and EU conclude long-pending free trade agreement, says commerce secretary – The Times of India

India and EU conclude long-pending free trade agreement, says commerce secretary – The Times of India

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have successfully concluded talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), a milestone expected to significantly expand two-way trade, boost investment flows and deepen economic integration between the two sides, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.“Negotiations have been successfully concluded. The deal has…

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India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained – The Times of India

India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained – The Times of India

Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on India-EU FTA negotiations (ANI image) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA). The deal could significantly boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc and deepen economic ties amid global trade disruptions.If signed, the India-EU…

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India-EU trade deal: Goyal says FTA talks advancing in positive direction; ‘committed for an early conclusion’ – The Times of India

India-EU trade deal: Goyal says FTA talks advancing in positive direction; ‘committed for an early conclusion’ – The Times of India

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement are advancing in a positive direction, with a rough outline of the pact already prepared. He emphasised that both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. “Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop…

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Focus on trade, counterterrorism & Indo-Pacific as India-EU ramp up ties; high-level visits lined up to boost FTA talks | India News – The Times of India

Focus on trade, counterterrorism & Indo-Pacific as India-EU ramp up ties; high-level visits lined up to boost FTA talks | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid the renewed push by both sides to scale up ties, the EU will unveil its vision for a new strategic agenda with India on September 17. And as both sides intensify efforts to finalise a game-changing free trade agreement (FTA) by the year-end, the 13th round of negotiations will be held this…

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EU trade commissioner likely to visit India next month; talks to advance FTA, final hurdles in focus – The Times of India

EU trade commissioner likely to visit India next month; talks to advance FTA, final hurdles in focus – The Times of India

European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic is expected to visit India next month to assess the progress of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, PTI reported citing an official on Wednesday. The visit is likely to coincide with the conclusion of the 13th round of talks, scheduled from September 8 in…

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