Odisha CM meets UAE Minister to explore investment opportunities

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday met UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri in Dubai on the second day of the state’s three-day investor outreach programme (September 9–11). According to an official statement, the discussions focused on strengthening economic and investment […]
Malaysia Budget 2027 to focus on cost of living, investment, economic resilience

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 19 (IANS) Malaysia’s Budget 2027 will focus on easing cost-of-living pressures, strengthening social protection, improving public services and attracting high-value investment as the government seeks to build a more resilient and inclusive economy, the Ministry of Finance has announced. The budget would be guided by ten focus areas, with key priorities including […]
India, Belgium to expand cooperation across trade, investment, tech

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India and Belgium on Tuesday discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, investment, technology, logistics and workforce mobility. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had an excellent meeting with David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy, and Agriculture of Belgium. “We also exchanged views on the transformative […]
India, Mali strengthen trade and investment ties

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties, India and Mali institutionalised their growing commercial partnership through the inaugural India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports, setting the stage for deeper trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry […]
India, Switzerland review trade pact implementation to drive exports, investment

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal visited Switzerland to advance the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and strengthen India–Switzerland trade and investment engagement, it was announced on Friday. TEPA marks a significant milestone in India’s trade engagement strategy. It is India’s first trade agreement with the EFTA […]
Jitin Prasada concludes Czech visit, pushes trade and investment ties

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, concluded his official visit to the Czech Republic on Thursday, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the MoS held bilateral meetings with senior Czech leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister […]
India-Bangladesh trade, investment and business collaborations discussed

Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) An interactive session was held between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), in Dhaka on Thursday. “The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, welcomed a delegation of newly appointed Directors of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) over […]
Trade, investment and technology in focus as PM Modi meets Swiss President during AI Impact Summit

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Thursday discussed strengthening of India-Switzerland collaboration in the economic sphere, including trade, investment and technology especially with the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) that came into effect in October 2025. […]
Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation. In a statement shared […]
India–EU FTA a big win for exporters, manufacturing and investment: Industry leaders

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of Indian exporters in European markets, helping them take on rivals such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, industry leaders said on Wednesday. Speaking to IANS, Polymedicure Managing Director and CEO Himanshu Baid said the […]