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Trade agreements struck earlier have taught India how to raise its game
Learnings from past deals—with Asean and others—have guided New Delhi’s approach to new trade arrangements and it’s now mostly a question of the finer details. Tackling non-tariff barriers, for example, is crucial.
4 min read6 Jul 2025India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end; commerce secretary in London to expedite process
The free trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to be signed by July-end, following three years of on-and-off negotiations. The deal will eliminate tariffs on labour-intensive goods and reduce costs on imports like whisky and cars from the UK.
1 min read24 Jun 2025Piyush Goyal visits UK to fast-track FTA, strengthen economic ties
With political backing from Modi and Starmer, Goyal’s talks aim to fast-track the long-pending FTA and deepen economic ties across trade, investment, and innovation.
1 min read18 Jun 2025Piyush Goyal sets TEPA roadmap, urges Swiss industry to tap India’s growth
He also invited Switzerland’s mechanical and precision industries to deepen their engagement with India during his two-day visit to the country.
3 min read11 Jun 2025Goyal to lead business delegations to Europe, says FTA talks with US, EU well on track
EFTA countries—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—have pledged long-term investment of $100 billion into India alongside their trade commitments, Goyal said.
2 min read29 May 2025Washington pushes for a fast-track route for its meat and seafood under India-US bilateral trade agreement
India and the US are on the brink of a transformative bilateral trade agreement aimed at eliminating tariffs on a range of goods, potentially boosting trade from $200 billion to $500 billion by 2030. But first, Washington wants New Delhi to fast-track its foods.
4 min read23 May 2025India-UK trade pact: A new paradigm for the digital economy
The free trade agreement (FTA) between New Delhi and London marks India’s turn from defensive caution to strategic ambition as it seeks to shape the digital economy’s rules. Here’s what Indian digital players can look forward to.
4 min read19 May 2025Storm in a teacup: Should Indian workers in the UK be exempt from payroll tax?
The India-UK free trade agreement spurred celebration in India, not least because it created more favourable conditions for Indian workers in the UK. Criticism in Britain of their national insurance exemption is misplaced.
4 min read16 May 2025Textiles to tech: Seven stocks that stand to gain from the India-UK FTA
The historic India-UK FTA removes major trade barriers—here are seven Indian companies that could benefit big from duty-free access to a high-income market.
7 min read12 May 2025India-UK trade deal: Stay focused on the long-term prize
The momentum in London-New Delhi ties is backed by business enthusiasm. With a free trade agreement (FTA) in place, let’s together unlock the full potential of a commercial relationship that’s on an upswing for good reason.
4 min read12 May 2025