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Access for EVs, relaxation of business mobility contentious issues in UK FTA
India and UK remain deadlocked in free trade negotiations due to issues around EV access & business visas. EV concessions possible with investment commitments.
50,000 people say another world is possible
Together with GRAIN, Local Futures organized the aforementioned workshop ‘Resisting Free Trade Agreements in South Asia’, which brought together activists from South Asian countries to confront the massive proliferation of free trade agreements
India-EU still diverge on key issues as EFTA deal goes through
The Indian Express has earlier reported that several export items to the EU have suffered due to technical barriers. Indian tea exports for instance have suffered from stiff maximum residue level requirements in the EU.
Key details of India’s pact with four-nation European trade bloc
India and the members of the European Free Trade Association held 21 rounds of talks over 16 years to clinch the broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement.
Switzerland signs free trade deal with India
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, has inked a free trade agreement with India that is expected to be ratified in 2025.
EFTA trade deal to include investment commitment
The EFTA that includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein will be encouraging $ 50 billion of investments by their companies in India in the first 10 years of the FTA coming into force.
Farmers’ protest: March to restart amid tight security at Delhi’s borders
The farmers want India to withdraw from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and scrap all free trade agreements.
India, UK push to resolve FTA issues ahead of impending polls
India and the UK will make a last-ditch attempt in the coming days to iron out sticky issues and sign the free trade agreement (FTA).
UK negotiators fly to India in last-ditch effort to seal free-trade deal
A team of British negotiators led by a senior civil servant flew out with a mandate to resolve the goods and services chapters, which are among the thorniest outstanding issues in the talks.
Sri Lanka and India negotiating on bilateral investment treaty: report
Sri Lanka and India is working on a bilateral investment treaty, a media report quoted High Commission Santosh Jha as saying.
Dhaka-New Delhi negotiation on CEPA to begin this year
Bangladesh and India are expected to commence negotiations on the proposed CEPA within this year, despite New Delhi taking time for preparation. This move is part of Dhaka’s initiative to increase bilateral trade and investment with its second-largest trade partner.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit India this year: envoy
South Korea and India are hopeful of concluding ongoing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
India and Oman reportedly close to signing a free trade deal
India and Oman are nearing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at facilitating easier access to each other’s markets. Officials familiar with the negotiations reveal that both sides have made significant progress on various issues within the proposed comprehensive economic partnership (CEPA) agreement.
Swiss trade deal: Is India changing its tune on pharma patents?
Intellectual property protection for the Swiss pharmaceutical industry has been a key sticking point in negotiations on a free trade agreement with India. Now there seems to be a breakthrough in talks after 16 years. What’s changed?
India will not rush into signing FTA deals: Piyush Goyal
India is engaged in free trade negotiations with several countries and blocs, including the United Kingdom, the European Union, Oman, Sri Lanka and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries.
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement negotiations held
The third meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was held in New Delhi, with delegates from ASEAN countries participating. The meeting outlined focus areas for further negotiations, updated the work programme for the review and provided guidance to the sub-committees.
India-Oman FTA may be reality soon; legal vetting of deal’s text underway
India is keen to finalise the trade pact before the model code of conduct (MCC) kicks-in ahead of its general elections, making the timing of the finalisation of the proposed deal crucial
India on verge of inking FTA with EU as 7th round of talks underway
India-EU FTA seventh round talks is expected to focus on services and investments, building on earlier talks that covered goods and public procurement
Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry
The clause in the draft free trade agreement text could delay access to affordable, generic versions of patented drugs in India by a minimum of six years, according to documents.
Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments
India and the UAE signed the Bilateral Investment Treaty, which will be a key enabler for further promoting investments in both countries.