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India-UK FTA: Efforts on to also finalise dispute settlement in investment pact
25-Oct-2023 The Hindu BusinessLine
Full-throttle efforts are being made to ensure India-UK FTA and BIT, get finalised simultaneously.
UK-India FTA raises concerns among British rice millers
23-Oct-2023 The Economic Times
A 1 billion ($1.2 billion) corner of the UK economy is fearing for its future as Britain and India close in on a long-awaited free-trade agreement.
India-UK FTA: Committee of Secretaries meet to iron out tricky parts
20-Oct-2023 Mint
As both countries inch closer to signing the agreement, discussions have focused on contentious parts such as intellectual property rights (IPR), rules of origin and bilateral investment treaties (BIT)
India, UK free trade deal unlikely to finalise by month end: Report
18-Oct-2023 Business Standard
India and the United Kingdom (UK) are unlikely to ink the much-anticipated trade deal by the end of October due to unresolved differences over market access issues, especially in services, according to a Financial Times report.
India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report
11-Oct-2023 Mint
India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a proposed free-trade agreement deal at the end of October 2023.
India, Peru set to resume discussion on trade agreement
10-Oct-2023 Mint
A special round of negotiations for the India-Peru trade agreement is set to take place during 10-11 October and will include an investment chapter.
British delegation to start next round of India-UK FTA talks on Monday
9-Oct-2023 The Tribune
Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in UK market.
India, UAE discuss bilateral investment treaty
6-Oct-2023 Mint
India and the UAE discussed a bilateral investment treaty that could see the UAE invest in India’s renewable energy, health, semiconductor and asset monetisation sectors.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement to be signed by month-end
6-Oct-2023 Financial Express
The much-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to be signed by both countries by month-end here, with all outstanding issues having been resolved.
India’s FTA negotiations with UK may hit a roadblock
3-Oct-2023 Hindustan Times
Indian industries are unwilling to offer import duty concessions to British manufacturers without London allowing easier mobility for Indian professionals, people aware of the matter said.
India, Philippines go slow on BIT push
2-Oct-2023 Live Mint
A push by India and the Philippines to renegotiate their investment agreement is moving slowly. The agreement, which was signed in 2000 and came into force in 2001, expired in 2011. New Delhi has called for the agreement to be terminated and replaced by a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
Bangladesh and India discuss preparations to start talks for free trade agreement
2-Oct-2023 The Business Standard News
Bangladesh and India have discussed preparations to start talks for a free trade agreement between the two countries to promote economic ties.
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges
28-Sep-2023 Politico
Angry firms and trade unions fear being undercut and say they were shut out of Britain’s biggest trade talks.
Panthera to step up action against India after local court rejects claim
28-Sep-2023 Proactive
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
Cambodia-India bilateral trade treaty talks near end
27-Sep-2023 The Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and India are finalising negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty to streamline trade between the countries.
India-UK FTA talks: ‘Good progress’ on bilateral investment agreement: Official
18-Sep-2023 Daily Pioneer
The talks on the proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK are moving and there is progress on issues such as rules of origin and bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
’India-Canada FTA talks paused due to political reasons’
18-Sep-2023 Live Mint
Without citing the Khalistan issue, which created differences between the two countries, the official said negotiations will resume once the “political issues" are resolved.
Karnataka, India: Farmers hold a forum on trade, climate and seed issues
13-Sep-2023 La Via Campesina
The Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers’ Movement (ICCFM) held a three-day forum in Bengaluru to discuss ongoing trade negotiations in which India is engaged and the impact of the climate crisis on Indian agriculture, among other issues.
India and Brazil to work together to expand India-Mercosur PTA
12-Sep-2023 Republik World
India and Brazil have joined forces to expand the India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), aiming to strengthen their economic ties.
Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement
12-Sep-2023 Korea Times
Korean Presiden and Indian Prime Minister explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the CEPA, and lowering non-tariff barriers.