April 19, 2026

services trade

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

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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 FTA decoded: Why the deal is more about services, jobs and mobility than trade volumes-GTRI explains – The Times of India

India–New Zealand FTA decoded: Why the deal is more about services, jobs and mobility than trade volumes-GTRI explains – The Times of India

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India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement, but its immediate impact on merchandise trade is likely to be limited given bilateral flows of just $2.1 billion in FY2025, according to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) analysis.The agreement, finalised on December 22 following a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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