India now has market access to 70 pc of global GDP at mostly zero duty: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India now has market access to 70 per cent of global GDP, in most cases at zero duty for domestic products, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Speaking at an event here, Goyal said that nine Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have been concluded in the last […]
Sri Lanka to expand free trade agreements to boost exports, foreign exchange

Colombo, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government plans to sign more free trade agreements (FTAs) with foreign partners to diversify its export markets and boost foreign exchange earnings, media reports said on Sunday, citing a senior official. Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said market diversification is critical to building a […]