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, Spain can target 10 times growth in trade, investments in 10 years: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India and Spain should look at increasing their bilateral trade and investments 10 times in the next 10 years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said that advanced manufacturing, mobility, railways, sustainability, innovation, arts, science, and culture are some of the areas of greater collaboration between […]
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, Seychelles sign pacts to strengthen trade, digital payments, farm ties

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India and Seychelles on Sunday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital technology and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during the Indian Prime Minister’s three-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. The two countries agreed on several major initiatives, […]
Bangladesh economy seen as taking a hit due to trade, defence deals with US

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The US-Bangladesh trade deal “mirrors colonial economics much in the same way that the British exploited India during the pre-Independence era”, according to an article in the Bangladeshi media. The article in Dhaka’s The Daily Star points out that while the trade deal with the Trump administration allows Bangladesh’s garment […]
Gujarat: MSME Conclave highlights technology, trade, supply chains

Surat, May 2 (IANS) Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were identified as a key driver of India’s push towards global competitiveness and self-reliance during discussions at the MSME Conclave held as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat. At the programme, experts focused on digital transformation, supply chain integration, and international […]
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 […]
India and Sweden agree to strengthen ties in trade, defence and innovation

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Sweden held the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in New Delhi on Thursday, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in political engagements, trade and investment, defence and security, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties. The two sides also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Secretary (West) at […]
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. […]