TRADE DELEGATION

The India-UK FTA talks began in January 2022 but were stalled in the 14th round as both countries stepped into their general election cycles this year. India saw the new government in the first week and on Friday, it was the UK's. "There is no quest...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the building of "bridges" in the global economy as Beijing grapples with economic, trade, and territorial disputes with neighbours and trading partners. He emphasized that the world's second-largest econom...

Haryana Congress has called on Governor Bandaru Dattatreya to dissolve the BJP government in the state, accusing it of not having the desired majority. The Congress party, led by Bhupinder Hooda, has demanded the dissolution of the current governmen...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a US Congressional delegation on Thursday after their visit to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala earlier this week. The delegation, including former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy...

Robert Habeck, who has personally spoken out against punitive tariffs as a last resort, took with him a low-key business delegation and will address trade relations while also pressing China on hot-button issues like Russia's war in Ukraine.

India will send a high-level delegation to an international summit on Ukraine in Switzerland, following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. The leaders discussed trade, expanding ties, and preparations for the summit.

Tibet-China Bill: US-China relations are set to face heightened complexity as Tibet becomes a new focal point of contention. Recently, US lawmakers passed a bill challenging Beijing's historical claims over Tibet and advocating for peaceful dialogue...

Before news of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s death emerged, China expressed "deep concern" on Monday after his helicopter went missing. Given China's significant trade ties with Iran and its role as a major buyer of Iranian oil, its concern appe...

An Indian delegation visited ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the Port of Fujairah, to discuss kickstarting the India-UAE leg of the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) with customs authorities. The visit aimed at ...

Indian delegation visits UAE to discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) within 3 months of signing the Framework Agreement. Both sides prioritize cooperation and empowerment for the strategic project aiming at efficient supply...

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his visit to China by highlighting the importance of trade near the border in China's northeast. Amid Western sanctions over the Ukraine invasion, Putin is strengthening ties with China, signing agreements ...

The discussions for review of AITIGA (Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement) started in May 2023 to make it more trade-facilitative and beneficial for businesses across the region, the commerce ministry said. A joint committee, which is undertaking t...

China's new envoy to India, Xu Feihong, has stated that the Chinese market is open to all countries, including India. He emphasized that Beijing understands India's concerns over its burgeoning trade deficit and is willing to help Indian companies t...

A Saudi delegation arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for talks on trade and investment opportunities, particularly in the exploration and production sectors.

In the first Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) under India-Australia Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), both sides acknowledged the smooth implementation of the ECTA and briefly elaborated on ECTA implementation issues including M...

India and Nigeria have agreed to conclude a local currency settlement system agreement to strengthen economic ties. The agreement, signed during a joint session of the India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee, aims to promote the use of the Indian Rupee ...

Negotiations for the India-UK free trade agreement are in the final stage. A high-level Indian delegation is heading to London to resolve remaining issues on goods, services, and rules of origin. The negotiations cover 26 chapters, including market ...

The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) highlighted the progress of its India Mission 2024, led by President Murarilal Thapliyal, in enhancing trade relations between India and Canada. The delegation initiated discussions in Delhi, engaging with ...

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) delegation led by Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, and Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan...