New Delhi and the European Union (EU) move to finalize their long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, officially known as the Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), is expected to be inked or announced on January 27, 2026, during the 16th India-EU Summit.An India-EU Business Forum is also expected...
India Advances Trade Talks with EU and U.S.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal announced that the nation is in the advanced stages of trade deal discussions with both the United States and the European Union. The Minister emphasized India’s approach to these negotiations, stating, "Every agreement stands on the comparative advantage India will have vis-a-vis its...
India Pushes for Rare Earth Boost for Domestic, Global Use
India is working to expand its domestic rare earth element (REE) production in response to recent global supply shortages. With restrictions affecting auto manufacturers across major economies, Indian officials are exploring ways to leverage Indian Rare Earths (IREL), a state-owned company, to boost local REE output. India's Federal Minister of...
U.S.-India Trade Talks Extended
The U.S. trade delegation in India has extended its stay beyond the initial June 5-6 schedule, signaling progress in negotiations ahead of the July deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs. Officials estimate that most key issues may be finalized within a week. While the tariffs face legal challenges in Washington, both...
U.S., India, Progress on Bilateral Trade Agreement
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a four-day visit to Washington, D.C., from May 17-20, reporting “good discussions” with U.S. officials regarding a new India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement. During his visit, Goyal met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to accelerate progress on the agreement's first phase. The initiative,...
India’s Commerce Ministry Strengthens Export Ecosystem
India's commerce minister Piyush Goyal said India is currently engaged with several economies to forge bilateral trade arrangements to create better opportunities for Indian exporters. Goyal made the remarks at a stakeholder consultation meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations "to discuss strategies" for strengthening India's export ecosystem....