'Talks on India-EU free trade pact to start from August'

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 15:48

After a gap of two years, India and the European Union will resume negotiations in August on the proposed free trade agreement for boosting two-way commerce and investment.

New 'Cape to Cairo' free trade pact hailed as Africa milestone

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 09:14

The launch of a free trade agreement by three African economic blocs in Egypt this week will be an important step towards a potentially game-changing common market spanning the continent, supporters say.

India, South Korea sign revised DTAA; to begin talks next year

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 18:25

India and South Korea Monday signed a revised double taxation avoidance pact and agreed to begin talks from mid next year to widen the scope of free trade pact to boost bilateral economic cooperation.

Talks on India-EFTA free trade pact stuck over IPR issues

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 12:51

The negotiations between the European Free Trade Association and India over a free trade pact are stuck due to intellectual property rights issues but the Swiss government is hopeful that talks could soon resume.

India, Australia free trade pact unlikely this year

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 18:16

Australia Tuesday said "it won't be easy" to conclude the proposed free trade agreement with India this year but stressed that it is an achievable goal.

US, Japan in `grabbing distance` of pact on Asia trade deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 05:40

The United States and Japan are within "grabbing distance" of resolving their differences on a much-awaited massive Pacific free-trade pact, the top US diplomat for Asia said Monday.

US, Japan narrow gaps substantially in trade talks: US trade representative

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 02:11

The United States and Japan have made significant progress in trade talks over recent days, adding momentum to multilateral efforts towards a free-trade pact, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said early on Tuesday.

Thousands march in Europe against US-EU free trade pact

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 03:07

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Europe on Saturday to oppose the world`s biggest free trade pact between the US and European Union.

Roadmap for India-Canada free trade pact by Sept: PM Modi

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 22:58

India and Canada Wednesday expressed commitment to have a free trade pact, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying a roadmap will be laid for the market opening agreement by September.

Right time for talks on India-EU free trade pact: Commerce Secretary

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 15:31

Besides demanding significant duty cuts for exporting automobiles to India, EU wants tax reduction in wines/spirits and dairy products as well as a strong intellectual property regime (IPR) in the country.

India, Lanka discuss FTA implementation, trade issues

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 13:17

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, India and Sri Lanka have discussed the implementation of a free trade pact and stepping up economic cooperation while addressing issues of trade imbalance.

EU hopes to seal free trade pact with India next year

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 12:42

The Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union is expected to materialise next year once the country finalises its new foreign trade policy, a top official has said.