Free Trade Agreement
Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman bets on premium push, wider drinking 'repertoire'
As Indian consumers diversify their drinking habits, Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is poised for growth in the premium spirits market. The American company plans to bring in more products, driven by changing preferences and a desire for unique experiences.
4 min read13 May 2026Let’s improve how we make laws and frame rules by granting regulatory impact assessments a statutory anchor
A legal framework to assess the effects of laws and rules would make India’s regulatory apparatus more evidence-based, transparent and business-friendly. In any case, new trade agreements include provisions for regulatory impact assessments (RIAs).
3 min read12 May 2026FTAs and industrial policy must move in tandem to boost growth, says commerce secretary
Rajesh Agarwal calls for aligned trade and industrial strategies to fix the export-import gap, while the DPIIT prepares a global ‘Made in India’ branding push.
4 min read11 May 2026New Zealand’s 1,000 Working Holiday Visas for Indians: Age limit, rules, benefits explained
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement, reducing tariffs on key imports and providing 5,000 temporary employment visas. This deal aims to enhance economic ties and create opportunities for Indian workers and exporters amid global trade tensions.
2 min read29 Apr 2026Mint Quick Edit | The India-New Zealand trade pact opens up new avenues for trade and investment
India’s FTA with New Zealand may look modest in scale, but it should deliver the benefits of closer economic ties. It’s also consistent with New Delhi's broad approach to trade expansion via bilateral deals with select countries.
1 min read28 Apr 2026India-New Zealand FTA: Expanded market access, high-value opportunities — Here's how our services sector benefits
According to the Centre, this deal offers the best-ever market access and services offer by New Zealand, unlocking high-value opportunities for skilled professionals, startups and enterprises across 118 service sectors.
2 min read27 Apr 2026India-New Zealand free trade agreement: How India plans to protect sensitive sectors, farmer incomes, rural economies
According to the government, the India-New Zealand free trade agreement ensures protection for farmers, rural economies and the domestic industry. Here's how the market is protected for sensitive sectors.
2 min read27 Apr 2026India, New Zealand hold industry outreach on FTA signing eve
The agreement is expected to benefit manufacturers, farmers, micro, small and medium enterprises, women entrepreneurs, students and skilled professionals of both countries.
3 min read26 Apr 2026India, Austria launch Fast-Track Investment Mechanism; flag India-EU FTA as key trade driver
Discussions highlighted the proposed India–EU free trade agreement as a key enabler for reducing trade barriers and boosting investment flows.
2 min read17 Apr 2026PM Modi draws 250K people at his rallies; you get 25: Canada PM Carney quips to his minister after India visit | Watch
Canadian PM Mark Carney praised PM Narendra Modi's popularity during a lighthearted exchange with minister François-Philippe Champagne, highlighting the stark difference in rally attendance. Carney's recent visit to India aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and trade relations.
2 min read5 Mar 2026Wait for it…
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