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Joao Rui Ferreira said India and Portugal can deepen economic ties in renewable energy, manufacturing, startups and infrastructure. He highlighted Portugal’s expertise, strong digital ecosystem and gateway access to Europe as major opportunities for Indian businesses and investors

Piyush Goyal said India negotiated with the European Union to reopen seafood export opportunities after steep US tariffs affected shipments. The move helped restore market access for Indian fisheries and boosted seafood exports despite global trade uncertainties

S Jaishankar affirmed India’s commitment to partner with Suriname in its development journey, highlighting cooperation in trade, AI, digital technology and climate resilience during a Joint Commission meeting in Paramaribo

India and Jamaica agreed to deepen trade, investment, and skilled workforce mobility during S. Jaishankar’s visit to Kingston, expanding cooperation across sectors while boosting development partnerships, diaspora ties, and multilateral coordination amid global economic shifts

India-Tanzania trade rose to $9.02 billion in 2025-26, with both sides reaffirming commitment to deepen economic ties during the Joint Trade Committee meet, focusing on local currency trade, visas, mining, healthcare, education and digital cooperation

Piyush Goyal said the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has boosted bilateral trade beyond $100 billion, driving growth across sectors, enhancing services trade, and creating opportunities for Indian businesses, MSMEs and farmers

India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union will hold the next round of FTA talks in June in Moscow, focusing on non-trade issues, as India seeks to diversify exports and strengthen economic ties with member nations

India and South Korea signed an MoU between MSME ministries to boost cooperation, trade, and innovation in the sector during President Lee Jae Myung’s visit. The pact aims to strengthen MSME linkages, investment, and digital economic collaboration

Lee Jae Myung concluded his India visit, praising ties with India and calling it a “steadfast partnership” with “endless possibilities,” while PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu highlighted expanded cooperation across key sectors

Indian negotiators led by Darpan Jain will meet US officials in Washington from April 20–22 to advance the bilateral trade agreement. Talks may revise tariff terms amid shifting US policies and ongoing trade disputes under Section 301

Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker pledged to strengthen India-Austria ties, focusing on innovation, trade, and sustainability. The leaders highlighted growing cooperation in emerging technologies, defence, and startups during Stocker’s first India visit in over four decades.

Christian Stocker praised India as a reliable global partner, highlighting its strong international influence. Alongside Narendra Modi, he stressed diplomacy, trade growth, and deeper cooperation in technology, security, and defence ties.

Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten discussed strengthening India-Netherlands ties in semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence, while stressing peace in West Asia and expanding strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges

At Davos, US President Donald Trump mixed policy with humour, delivering off-script jokes and self-deprecating remarks during meetings with business leaders. Amid discussions on trade, security, and investments, he lightened the atmosphere with quips on net worth, Greenland, and Federal Reserve projects

PM Modi invited Jordanian companies to partner with India, highlighting opportunities in pharma, IT, agri-tech, renewable energy, and heritage tourism. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $5 billion and strengthen an India-Jordan economic corridor

Trade resilience, AI collaboration and the influence of the Indian diaspora dominated discussions on the future of India–US relations at a Chicago dialogue, with leaders stressing sustained engagement despite political uncertainty.

The Modi-Putin summit showcased India’s strategic balancing act between Washington and Moscow, focusing on energy security, trade, and diplomacy. US media highlighted India’s efforts to maintain historic ties with Russia while navigating pressure from the United States and Europe

Gross GST collection rose 4.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, driven by festive season demand despite rate cuts on 375 items. Domestic GST revenue grew 2 per cent, while imports contributed a 13 per cent surge in tax inflow

US President Donald Trump warned India of “massive tariffs” if it continues buying Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi assured him of a halt in purchases. India denies such a commitment, citing energy diversification and market conditions.

President Donald Trump said the United States may import beef from Argentina to help reduce prices for American consumers. The move, part of his anti-inflation push, comes as US beef costs remain high due to drought and reduced imports