Crucial for India to become part of RCEP: Comm Secy

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 18:49

There are three important multilateral free trade agreements on the anvil and it's important for India to become part of RCEP with a view to stepping up its share of global trade and investment, a top government official said.

India defers FTA talks with EU over ban of 700 pharma products

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 17:36

Expressing disappointment and concern over the EU banning sale of around 700 pharma products clinically tested by GVK Biosciences, India has deferred the talks with the European Union on the proposed free trade agreement.

India, Australia walk the talk, bridge gap on FTA issues

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 20:36

India and Australia are moving towards concluding negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, with both sides narrowing their differences on major issues.

Trade Ministers of 16 countries to meet in July to clinch RCEP

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:41

The 16 economies account for over a quarter of the world economy. RCEP negotiations were launched in Phnom Penh in November 2012.

Sitharaman-EU trade commissioner meeting next week on FTA

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 17:16

Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet her EU counterpart Cecila Malmstrom next week to take stock of the proposed FTA at political level, European Union envoy Joao Cravinho has said while identifying cars and services among others as issues that need attention.

Switzerland hopeful of resolving FTA issues

Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015, 22:12

Switzerland on Friday expressed hope that India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will resolve differences over the "sensitive issues" of data security and intellectual property rights.

Amul MD cautions government about dumping of dairy products

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 22:41

The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets its products under the Amul brand, has requested the government not to allow other countries to dump their dairy products in India under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EU sees post-FTA bilateral trade doubling to 200 billion euros

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 15:04

EU sees the 'Make in India' campaign as an opportunity.

India, Japan vow to conclude FTA talks by 2015-end

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 23:20

India and Japan Thursday pledged to fast-track negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega free trade deal, and wrap it up by the end of 2015.

India-EU FTA would require compromises by all sides: Merkel

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 21:46

A Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU would require "compromises" by all sides, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought her help for an early conclusion of a "balanced and mutually beneficial" deal, stalled for two years.

Modi seeks Merkel's help in early conclusion of FTA with EU

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 18:34

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought German Chancellor Angela Merkel's help in concluding a "balanced and mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement with the European Union that has been stalled for two years.

Auto sector inclusion in India-EU FTA against 'Make in India'

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 16:14

India should keep the labour intensive sector out of the purview of the free trade agreements particularly the proposed pact with the 28-nation European Union bloc.