Tariffs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London on Thursday, but doubts have been raised about its potential impact and several grey areas remain. The agreement aims to eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and reduce tariffs on
Tariffs
China's Hainan Free Trade Port is taking a significant step towards trade liberalization with the introduction of new tax policies. Benefiting from these policies are enterprises and institutions, which are exempt from importing taxes on 'zero-tariff' goods imported through the 'First Line' and circulating
Trade agreements
India will raise concerns about Khalistani extremism and the return of fugitive economic offenders during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, starting on July 23. The visit will also see the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK, which was
Tariffs
India and the UK have been fostering historical ties, including a Strategic Partnership in 2004 and an Enhanced Partnership for the Future in 2010. The bilateral relationship has strengthened since Brexit, with the two nations upgrading their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021 and adopting the Roadmap 2030.
Trade agreements
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day trip to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, a visit that marks a significant reset in bilateral ties and the formal signing of the India-UK Free Trade Deal. The trip, scheduled from July 23 to 26, will see Modi hold
Exports
The vast majority of U.S. exports to South Korea are already tariff-free under a bilateral free trade agreement, according to a report by the Korea Economic Institute of America. The report, released on June 25, 2025, concludes that there is no compelling economic rationale for the Trump administration'
Exports
India is making significant strides towards economic growth, propelled by record export figures and multiple free trade agreements. The Vanijya Bhawan, the commerce and industry ministry's headquarters, has played a crucial role in this achievement, reportedly creating an efficient infrastructure, effective support systems, and a positive work environment
European Union
Indian and European Union officials have accelerated negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement, targeting the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers in the upcoming talks starting July 7 in Brussels. The two sides have already achieved consensus on nearly a quarter of the 24-chapter deal, focusing on core elements
European Union
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has affirmed New Delhi's support for completing talks for a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of the year, following a meeting with CEOs in Cyprus. The proposed trade deal, a key aspect of India's push to
European Union
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment to completing talks for a free trade agreement with the European Union by the end of the year, during a meeting with CEOs in Cyprus. Modi also expressed optimism about the proposed India-European Union free trade agreement, stating that it would
European Union
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) by the end of 2025. The talks focus on tariff cuts, services access, and trade in key sectors, with five of the 23 chapters already closed. The next
European Union
Indian markets traded at day's low levels in early afternoon session as traders avoided taking risk ahead of India's inflation data, while concerns over the U.S.-China trade deal and a report suggesting India and the European Union should work towards a free trade agreement
