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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

US Ambassador Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, signaling efforts to strengthen India-US ties. Previously White House personnel director, Gor emphasized India’s centrality to US relations and ongoing discussions on a trade deal

A deal with Oman could provide the springboard India needs to find other markets in the region and in Africa

The Indian rupee fell 39 paise to a record low of 90.33 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid delays in the India-US trade deal. Risk-averse markets and sustained foreign fund outflows pressured the local currency

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the government is unconcerned about the rupee’s fall, noting it has not affected inflation or exports. Analysts say the currency may stabilise once the India-US trade deal is finalised

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa is fast-tracking a trade deal with India after two years of strained relations. The move follows G20 discussions between PMs Carney and Modi, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.

US President Donald Trump again claimed that India and Pakistan “made peace” in May after he threatened to halt trade deals amid their military standoff. India has repeatedly denied any third-party mediation in the conflict, insisting the ceasefire was bilateral.

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam expressed optimism over an early India-US trade agreement. Amid 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods, both countries are committed to negotiations, aiming to boost competitiveness and double bilateral trade to USD500 billion by 2030

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-US trade talks resumed in New York as officials, led by Brendan Lynch and Rajesh Agrawal, discussed pending trade issues. Optimism follows supportive statements by PM Modi and President Trump, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade negotiations amid improving relations

A policy article warns that US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases risk alienating India and pushing it closer to China. It urges Washington to follow the UK’s collaborative free trade agreement model instead

Canada will remove counter-tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA starting September 1, following discussions between PM Carney and President Trump. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain as both countries work to resolve trade issues.

India and Oman are close to finalising their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the signing expected soon. The pact, currently being translated into Arabic, will reduce tariffs, ease trade norms, and strengthen bilateral trade ties exceeding USD 10 billion annually

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises significant gains for services exports, duty-free access to 99% of India’s goods, and enhanced mobility for professionals. It aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 while safeguarding core sectors

The agreement promises duty-free access, boosting exports of shrimp, frozen fish, and value-added products

The sweeping access granted to the UK must not set a precedent for FTAs with larger economies like the EU or the US

A US trade deal offering lower tariffs on Indian labour-intensive products could give India a competitive edge, says NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, highlighting negotiation potential and manufacturing opportunities.

President Trump indicated that a trade deal with India is close to finalisation. Talks in Washington continue, with expectations of a phased agreement, despite concerns over energy tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

The pact lowers tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian goods to zero in the UK market while allowing Indian workers to travel to the UK for work without changing Britain’s point-based immigration system

Economic experts agree on the massive scale of the challenge, even as they hold out the prospect of a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as a potential generator of much-needed economic growth.