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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the Free Trade Agreement. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to New Zealand

A new report highlights India’s growing strategic importance to the West amid shifting global geopolitics. As New Delhi fast-tracks the India-EU free trade agreement, the pressure turns to Brussels to prove it can deliver as a credible trading bloc

India, fresh from sealing its landmark free trade pact with the European Union, is now aggressively expanding negotiations across North America, Latin America, Africa, the Gulf, and Oceania. Chief negotiator Darpan Jain said New Delhi’s strategy aims to cover “almost the entire world.”

The Finance Ministry has notified the Rules of Origin for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, clearing the way for its July 15 implementation. The framework offers duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports while preventing third-country routing

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India-US bilateral trade talks have entered their final stage, securing preferential market access. Goyal also confirmed the India-UK FTA launches July 15, while the India-EU pact is tracking for a year-end rollout

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched a practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK CETA in London to help companies maximise trade opportunities before the agreement takes effect on July 15, promoting market access, investment and stronger bilateral economic cooperation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership at the UK-India Awards 2026 in London. Goyal emphasized that bilateral ties will hit their stride on July 15 when the historic India-UK free trade pact takes effect

India and Oman will implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement from June 1, granting wider market access and boosting trade, services, and investments. The pact is expected to strengthen India's presence in the Gulf region while benefiting key export sectors

Indian and Canadian officials expressed confidence that negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement could conclude this year. Discussions at a Regina summit highlighted renewed bilateral engagement, trade expansion goals, and efforts to reset ties after diplomatic tensions stalled talks

India and Canada signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, aiming to conclude a free trade agreement by year-end. Leaders from both nations highlighted expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, agriculture and education to strengthen economic relations and diversify exports

Narendra Modi is expected to visit New Zealand in July, marking his first trip there, according to reports. The visit follows the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and aims to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and diplomatic relations

Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message

India–New Zealand is uniquely positioned to generate jobs, deepen capabilities, and evolve from transactional engagement into an enduring and embedded partnership

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aimed at boosting trade, reducing tariffs and improving market access. The deal is expected to enhance economic growth, exports and bilateral ties between the two countries

Vietnam and the EU upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening trade and diplomatic relations amid U.S. tariff pressures. The move enhances market access, supports supply-chain diversification, and aligns with Vietnam’s goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee called the India-EU free trade agreement a strategic alignment signaling reduced dependence on the US but cautioned that efficiency, logistics, and supply-chain improvements are crucial for India to fully benefit from the pact

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