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Topic: FTA

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

New Zealand PM seeks backing for India FTA, hits back at ‘butter chicken tsunami’ criticism

Legal verification of free trade agreement has been completed, with both countries agreeing it will be signed on 27 April in New Delhi.

Nuances, complexities & sore points of India-US trade deal sealed by Trump & Modi

Negotiations began even before Trump took office in January 2025. That said, it is still neither concluded nor signed.

India-EU FTA gives exporters a lifeline from punitive US tariffs, boosts ‘Make in India’ push

The bloc will phase out duties on apparel and leather, sectors battered by Trump's 50% tariffs.

‘Financing war against themselves’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams EU’s trade deal with India

Russian oil goes into India, the refined products come out, and the Europeans buy the refined products, he says.

FTA, defence agreement, intel sharing: How EU-India summit is set to shape up

Substantial differences remain between India & EU on negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement. It remains unclear whether agriculture or which parts of this sector will be included in the FTA. 

EU-India FTA set to be inked on 27 January after years of negotiations. Here’s why it’s important

The European Union is India’s single-largest trading partner when exports and imports with all 27 member-states are calculated. The deal has been almost two decades in the making.

Next round of Russia trade talks by Feb-end, India to focus on reduction of non-tariff measures

India and Russia, as a part of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), are set to hold the 2nd round of negotiations on a trade deal next month after the Union Budget.

New Zealand agreement: 3rd trade deal by India this year – What’s the status for others?

New Delhi: India and New Zealand concluded a free-trade agreement, with New Delhi shielding its sensitive dairy sector even as it pursues a broader...

India-New Zealand FTA talks conclude, deal to be signed next year. Why Kiwi FM plans to vote against it

It’s India’s 3rd FTA with a Five-Eyes alliance member in the last 4 years. It is also the 3rd trade deal announced by New Delhi this year, after agreements with the UK & Oman.

On Camera

Only in India are more women in higher position in politics and public life: Indira Gandhi

On 26 June 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech at the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University in Mumbai, outlining the tasks before Indian women.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.