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 […]
India, Italy explore ways to strengthen economic ties at ADB meet
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti, on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in the Italian city of Milan and explored ways to strengthen India-Italy economic ties and enhance cooperation in global and multilateral platforms on issues of mutual interest. The […]
India, US work on ‘early conclusion’ of trade pact
Washington, April 7 (IANS) India and the United States on Monday said that they both wanted an “early conclusion” of a bilateral trade agreement. The two countries have accelerated talks on the agreement in the run-up to and following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a reciprocal tariff of 26 per cent on goods from […]
Thailand and India to elevate relationship to ‘Strategic Partnership’ during PM Modi’s visit
Bangkok, March 28 (IANS) Thailand on Friday stated that the country’s relations with India will be elevated to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Bangkok, next week. During their meeting, PM Modi and his counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra will be discussing promotion of relations and cooperation, both at the bilateral, multilateral, […]
India pips Sri Lanka to become world’s 2nd-largest tea exporter
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India has surpassed Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest exporter of tea with 255 million kg of tea exports in 2024, while Kenya has retained the top spot, according to data compiled by the Tea Board of India. India’s tea exports touched a 10-year high at 255 million kg […]
India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Beijing, March 25 (IANS) India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and early resumption of cross-border cooperation – including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra – during the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border […]
Committed to support Pacific island nations, India ships dialysis unit to Kiribati
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India on Saturday shipped a consignment of six-bedded container-based Dialysis Unit to help strengthen the healthcare system of Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean. “Standing together with the Pacific Islands family – helping strengthen the healthcare system of Kiribati. Fulfilling India’s commitment made at FIPIC III Summit: […]
Hyundai Motor India to hike car prices by up to 3 pc from April
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Joining the league of other automakers, Hyundai Motor India on Wednesday announced a price hike of up to 3 per cent on its cars, effective from next month. The company cited rising input costs, higher commodity prices, and increased operational expenses as the reasons for the price adjustment. In its […]
India, Ireland poised to boost trade, education ties: Irish Minister James Lawless
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ireland is looking to deepen its collaboration with India in trade, education, and research, according to James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science on Monday. During his first visit to India, Lawless emphasised the strong and growing ties between the two nations and highlighted […]
India, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations as PM Luxon arrives in Delhi
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Sunday announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The announcement came as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received a warm welcome as he arrived in Delhi for his first official visit to the country. According […]
