Amul MD cautions government about dumping of dairy products
The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets its products under the Amul brand, has requested the government not to allow other countries to dump their dairy products in India under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
May 14, 2015, 22:41 PM IST
EU sees post-FTA bilateral trade doubling to 200 billion euros
EU sees the 'Make in India' campaign as an opportunity.
May 10, 2015, 15:04 PM IST
FTA may give China an upper hand, says Assocham
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and China may put India at disadvantage as China enjoys an edge in the manufacturing sector as well as tariff rates, according to Assocham.
May 04, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
India, Japan vow to conclude FTA talks by 2015-end
India and Japan Thursday pledged to fast-track negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega free trade deal, and wrap it up by the end of 2015.
Apr 30, 2015, 23:20 PM IST
South Korea seeks expansion of free trade pact with India
South Korea, with which India has trade deficit of over USD 8 billion, has sought widening of the scope of free trade agreement by including more products under the pact.
Apr 23, 2015, 14:36 PM IST
India-EU FTA would require compromises by all sides: Merkel
A Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU would require "compromises" by all sides, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought her help for an early conclusion of a "balanced and mutually beneficial" deal, stalled for two years.
Apr 14, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
Modi seeks Merkel's help in early conclusion of FTA with EU
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought German Chancellor Angela Merkel's help in concluding a "balanced and mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that has been stalled for two years.
Apr 14, 2015, 18:34 PM IST
Iran proposes free trade agreement with India: Kher
Expecting the removal of trade sanctions imposed on it by western nations, Iran has proposed a free trade agreement with India to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Apr 10, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
EU seeks PM Modi intervention to resume FTA talks
Keen to expand economic ties with India, the European Union has sought a 'political push' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restart the stalled talks for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and expressed readiness to adopt flexibility to iron out differences on crucial issues.
Mar 08, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
Indian, Israeli officials to meet next week on free trade pact
Officials of India and Israel would discuss next week issues related to the proposed free trade agreement between the countries, which are aimed at further strengthening economic ties between the countries.
Feb 05, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Spain to push for proposed India-EU trade pact
Spain on Monday said it will try to persuade European Commission (EC) to show flexibility while negotiating the free trade agreement with India as the pact is "crucial" for the future of the grouping.
Feb 02, 2015, 20:03 PM IST
Australia hopeful of securing FTA with India in 2015: Trade min
Australia is hopeful of securing a high-quality free trade agreement with India this year, trade minister Andrew Robb said today, even as he blamed "bureaucratic hindrance" for the low trade with India as compared to China.
Jan 09, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
EU keen to take restart stalled BTIA negotiations with India
Faced with slowdown and recession in some of its key economies, the European Union has approached India for restarting negotiations on the stalled free trade agreement, a top official has said.
Dec 17, 2014, 12:09 PM IST
Trade with ASEAN to touch $100 billion next year
The two-way trade between India and ASEAN are expected to double from the current level of USD 80 billion by 2022 even as it is expected to touch USD 100 billion by next year on account of increasing commercial engagement between the two sides.
Dec 11, 2014, 13:44 PM IST
Switzerland expects to sign FTA with India soon
Bullish about its companies making huge investments in India, Switzerland expects the long- delayed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries to be signed soon.
Dec 08, 2014, 13:41 PM IST
Processes for inking FTA underway: Philippines assures India
The Philippines, the only country in the 10-nation ASEAN to sign a Free Trade Agreement for services and investments with India, today assured that the internal processes for inking the ambitious bilateral pact was underway.
Nov 13, 2014, 17:45 PM IST
China wins support for APEC trade plan as Obama meets Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping held informal talks with his US counterpart Barack Obama here Tuesday in a bid to iron out differences between the world's top two economies even as China won support for its "historic" Asia-Pacific trade plan despite American opposition.
Nov 11, 2014, 19:16 PM IST
'India willing to go ahead with free trade pact with EU'
India on Wednesday said it is willing to go in for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union but wants the 27-member bloc to address the issues flagged by New Delhi.
Sep 10, 2014, 19:24 PM IST
India signs FTA in services, investments with ASEAN
India has signed the free trade agreement (FTA) in services and investments with 10-member ASEAN, paving the way for freer movement of professionals and further opening opportunities for investments.
Sep 08, 2014, 21:49 PM IST
Australia says elusive China trade deal close
Australia Thursday said it hopes to complete an elusive free trade agreement with its top export partner China when President Xi Jinping visits in November.
Sep 04, 2014, 07:16 AM IST