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Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, extending gains on optimism over the landmark India-EU free trade agreement. Banking, energy and defence stocks led advances, while Asian Paints slid on weak earnings. FIIs sold, DIIs bought heavily amid global cues

India has safeguarded sensitive sectors, including dairy, cereals, poultry, soymeal, certain fruits and vegetables, balancing export growth with domestic priorities

India and the European Union signed a landmark free trade agreement, described as the “mother of all deals,” aiming to create a market of two billion people. The pact will cut tariffs on most goods, boost key sectors, and deepen strategic cooperation, alongside defence and mobility agreements

India and the European Union have concluded official-level negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, paving the way for expanded trade, duty-free access for key sectors and deeper economic integration, with a formal announcement expected at the India-EU Summit

As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance 

India and Oman signed a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, enhancing trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. PM Modi and Sultan Haitham discussed energy, agriculture, finance, and cultural ties, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Muscat on Wednesday for the concluding leg of his three-nation tour. He was received by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. This marks Modi’s second visit to Oman, home to nearly 7 lakh Indians.

India has sought consultations with the European Union at the WTO over safeguard measures imposing import quotas on certain ferro-alloy elements. New Delhi said the curbs would impact Indian exports, even as India and the EU negotiate a free trade agreement

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade deal

The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will take effect on October 1, Switzerland announced. The pact commits $100 billion investment over 15 years, ensures sustainable trade provisions, and offers India improved market access for Swiss goods and services

India is actively negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with multiple countries including the US, EU, Oman, Chile, Peru, and New Zealand, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during the BT India @100 event. With India now the world’s fourth-largest economy, Goyal affirmed that the nation is on track to become the third-largest.

India-UK FTA aims to boost exports, jobs and global competitiveness for Indian products and services

The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, with the UK announcing a major Free Trade Agreement set to generate billions in economic benefits

Warns that Indian pharmaceutical products could become more expensive in the US, reducing their competitiveness in one of the world's largest markets

The EU has said a key objective of its trade negotiations is removing barriers and helping European companies, particularly smaller firms, to export more. In the same spirit, it must reciprocate by removing trade barriers on Indian firms, especially MSMEs, the people said, requesting anonymity.

The duo also discussed shared global challenges, including the situation in Israel and Gaza and the war between Russia and Ukraine

The progress was reviewed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch in Osaka

Backed by 21 fellow MPs, the motion also called upon the government to address human rights abuses in Manipur by engaging with the Indian government.

India and the UK on Monday expressed their commitment to an early conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.

The Indo-Canada Chamber will sign city-to-city MoUs to promote trade and cultural exchanges between India and Canada. This year, Brampton will sign an MoU with Mumbai, he said.