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The India-EFTA free trade pact, effective October 1, commits USD 100 billion investment over 15 years and promises one million jobs. It cuts duties on Swiss goods while boosting Indian services access in Europe through Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

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.

The visit will also see her participating in the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, where key issues like market access for goods and services, dispute resolution mechanisms, and financial services will be on the agenda.

Jaishankar says it will be an important stabilising factor in a world which is on the cusp of a big change

Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council have signed a free trade agreement following the conclusion of the final round of negotiations between the two sides

Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Santosh Sarangi on Friday said that the government will go to the districts to enhance exports.

They reviewed the progress made in the ongoing negotiations for a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and EFTA (European Free Trade Association).

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral investment and trade issues of mutual interests.

British PM’s proposed visit provides an ideal opening for Modi to initiate discussions for a free trade deal