Iran proposes free trade agreement with India: Kher

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 16:06

Expecting the removal of trade sanctions imposed on it by western nations, Iran has proposed a free trade agreement with India to boost bilateral trade and investment.

Greece needs deal with lenders on April 24 finance minister to paper

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 18:31

"At the Eurogroup (meeting) of April 24 there must be a preliminary conclusion (of the talks), as per the Eurogroup accord on Feb. 20," Yanis Varoufakis told daily Naftemporiki.

FTP proposes new institutions to boost global trade

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 21:09

The new Foreign Trade Policy unveiled today proposed setting up of a host of institutions, including Trade Council and National Committee on Trade Facilitation, to improve India's share in global trade and implement of WTO obligations.

Govt nod for signing pact on dry ports of global importance

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 23:30

The Cabinet on Tuesday gave a go-ahead to the proposal to sign an inter-governmental agreement on Dry Ports of International Importance, a move aimed at promoting global trade.

CBDT extends time for filing roll-back applications under APA

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 21:16

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the window for filing roll-back applications under the Advance Pricing Agreement relating to transfer pricing cases by three months to June 30.

India opposes new US proposal on food stockholding at the WTO

Last Updated: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 17:02

India and other members of the G-33 grouping have opposed a new US proposal for a permanent solution to the factious issue of food stockholding for food security in developing countries at the second informal meeting at the WTO this year.

Euro up after Greece agreement, Shanghai surges again

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 16:24

The euro pushed higher Friday after Greece`s promise to provide new plans to reform its bailout, while Shanghai stocks continued their latest rally towards a seven-year high.

India to sign tax agreement with US for sharing of info

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 22:04

The agreement on the Foreign Account Compliance Act (FATCA) would also ensure that Indian corporates would not have to pay 30 per cent withholding tax on their US income.

India considering signing Inter-Governmental Agreement with US

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 18:05

India is considering signing an agreement with the US to make Indian financial institutions complaint with Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha informed Parliament Tuesday.

EU seeks PM Modi intervention to resume FTA talks

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 13:08

Keen to expand economic ties with India, the European Union has sought a 'political push' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restart the stalled talks for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and expressed readiness to adopt flexibility to iron out differences on crucial issues.

Ericsson sues Apple over patent violations

Last Updated: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 02:14

Swedish telecoms group Ericsson announced today a lawsuit against Apple claiming that the US tech giant continued to use its technology in iPhones and other wireless devices after refusing to renew a licencing agreement.

Indian, Israeli officials to meet next week on free trade pact

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 19:14

Officials of India and Israel would discuss next week issues related to the proposed free trade agreement between the countries, which are aimed at further strengthening economic ties between the countries.