India’s leather sector eyes $50 bn target by 2030 amid New Zealand FTA
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The FTA with New Zealand is expected to give a big push to India’s leather industry, which expects to grow to $50 billion by 2030, driven by a strategic shift from mass production to high-value-added manufacturing, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday. On the eve of the […]
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on April 27 as legal vetting completed
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Legal verification of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed, with both countries agreeing to its signing in New Delhi on April 27 in the presence of a large contingent of representatives of businesses from the two countries, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said on Monday. […]
EAM Jaishankar, EU leaders discuss ‘enormous economic potential’ under FTA
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar concluded a productive visit to Brussels, where he held talks with leaders and foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and discussed “enormous economic potential” under the recently signed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to advance cooperation across trade, technology, security, and connectivity. Taking […]
EU–India FTA a positive development: IMF
Washington, Jan 29, (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday described the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a positive development, noting that it reflects countries’ efforts to deepen economic integration amid rising global trade tensions and uncertainty. Responding to questions during a briefing on emerging market economies, IMF Economic Counsellor and […]
FTA with India means more jobs, exports, higher incomes: New Zealand PM
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India will add more employment, exports, and raise incomes, said New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday. He said this as India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone. “We said we’d secure a […]
PM Modi’s Oman visit will deepen ties, boost trade and open new opportunities: Indian Diaspora
Muscat, Oman, Dec 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to arrive in Oman, members of the Indian business and professional community on Wednesday expressed strong optimism about the visit, calling it a major opportunity to deepen India–Oman relations and expand cooperation across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism and logistics. Speaking to […]
India, New Zealand aim to conclude FTA this year
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India and New Zealand have reaffirmed their common vision and mutual understanding to work towards a future-ready framework and conclude the free trade agreement (FTA) this year. In a major step towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement, the first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand FTA concluded successfully […]
