5-Feb-2007
Economic Times
India and Japan have decided to set up four working groups in goods, services, investment and bilateral cooperation to take forward negotiations on the proposed bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
5-Feb-2007
Business Standard
India may expand the list of items on which it will offer concessional imports to the Mercosur trading bloc as the two parties work towards an FTA.
30-Jan-2007
Economic Times
While the government’s decision to reduce import duty on palm oil could be interpreted as India’s signal to the Asean about its seriousness to sign the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in July, several issues need to be settled before the deal is through.
18-Jan-2007
Hindustan Times
Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath staunchly defended India’s ongoing negotiations towards bilateral trade agreements with a number of countries in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, saying they were perfectly compatible with the norms mandated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
18-Jan-2007
BUSINESSEUROPE
At a meeting in Bangalore, on 17 January 2007, BUSINESSEUROPE and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) adopted a joint statement supporting the rapid launch of the negotiations of an ambitious EU-India trade and investment agreement.
15-Jan-2007
Indiainfoline
The much-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN could see the light of day sooner rather than later. Over the weekend, the two sides agreed on the broad contours of the agreement, which is expected to be signed by July.
8-Jan-2007
Economic Times
The UAE has proposed an Indo-Arabic economic bloc with a view to ensure prosperity and growth over the long term for the two sides.
6-Jan-2007
Business Standard
The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Asean countries is unlikely to materialise during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the Philippines for the Asean summit beginning January 10.
3-Jan-2007
Times of India
India and China are going to give a fresh try to a bilateral trade agreement later this week, with officials from the two sides meeting in New Delhi, armed with a second opinion.
3-Jan-2007
Times of India
Officials from the two sides are expected to exchange the first set of lists this week giving out the sectors which would not be opened up and those where zero-duty imports would be allowed and visas and investment would be allowed without restrictions.
2-Jan-2007
Indian Express
The way India has traditionally managed its border areas - security being the prime concern - will undergo a radical change this year with the Cabinet Committee on Security clearing a revamp of the infrastructure at major land borders to facilitate trade and commerce.
1-Jan-2007
Times of India
India seems close to crossing another milestone on its journey towards becoming the world’s small car manufacturing hub. Made-in-India small cars in this case, to be defined as powered by a heart smaller than 1300cc is soon expected to get an easier passage into Sri Lanka, under an expanded free trade agreement (FTA).
