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The two sides have been in talks for an India-UAE CEPA (comprehensive economic partnership agreement), which is a kind of free trade agreement (FTA), under which they are aiming to double the bilateral trade in non-oil, non-precious metal categories to $100 billion over the next 3-4 years

India, UAE review gold import quota, market access in FTA

November 27, 2025, 02:56 PM - 2 min read

During a Joint Committee meeting under the India-UAE CEPA, the two countries reviewed the progress of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement and discussed issues related to market access, data sharing, and gold import quota, among others

the Union minister said he and his Israeli counterpart, Economy and Industry Minister, Nir Barkat, have agreed to first focus on “low-hanging fruit” in the FTA and not to touch upon sensitive issues yet

Phase one of India-Israel FTA may be implemented soon: Goyal

November 23, 2025, 03:06 PM - 3 min read

On November 20, India and Israel inked the terms of reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA)

India and Israel’s free trade agreement (FTA) talks are expected to be in focus during Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal’s three-day visit to Tel Aviv this week, a statement from the commerce industry said on Wednesday

Goyal to take stock of FTA talks with Israel in Tel Aviv

November 19, 2025, 12:37 PM - 3 min read

The Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, would be in Tel Aviv on a three-day visit that concludes on November 22

India has an FTA with ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), of which Thailand is also a member. The India-ASEAN free trade agreement on goods was signed in 2009

India restricts import of platinum jewellery

November 18, 2025, 12:56 PM - 2 min read

In September, the government had imposed restrictions on imports of certain silver jewellery till March 31 next year

As part of the FTA, India and Russia are hoping to reach a target of USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through an expansion in Indian exports via industrial and technological collaborations

India reviews FTA negotiations in Moscow

November 16, 2025, 04:43 PM - 4 min read

Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agarwal, was in Moscow to review the progress of India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement

Goyal, while talking to the press, said that the discussions focused on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia Economic Partnership, including a CECA

India, Aus aiming for early conclusion of CECA: Goyal

November 9, 2025, 01:34 PM - 2 min read

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, held discussions with a senior Australian delegation in Melbourne after wrapping-up trade talks with his counterpart in New Zealand, where he reaffirmed India’s commitment to concluding a trade pact before the year ends

China’s control over its rare earth exports has pushed the world to seek critical minerals’ sources from countries that can produce and process them

Critical minerals core of India-Chile CEPA talks: Envoy

November 9, 2025, 12:36 PM - 3 min read

China’s control over its rare earth exports has pushed the world to seek critical minerals’ sources from countries that can produce and process them

The FTA negotiations between the two nations were formally launched on March 16, 2025

India, New Zealand wrap-up 4th round of FTA talks

November 7, 2025, 03:33 PM - 2 min read

Both the countries have agreed to work towards finalising the free trade agreement soon, after India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal concluded the fourth round of negotiations on the proposed trade pact in Auckland

Meanwhile, India and Chile have also concluded the third round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Santiago, held between October 27-30

India-Peru trade talks to proceed in 2026

November 6, 2025, 08:39 PM - 4 min read

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday that India’s negotiations with the South American nation, Peru, on the proposed trade agreement will likely continue in January, 2026

The agreement will also help boost cooperation in areas of agri technology, science and innovation, the New Zealand trade minister said adding the two sides are making very good progress in the negotiations

‘Historic’ NZ visit will clinch FTA, says Goyal

November 6, 2025, 04:17 PM - 2 min read

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand on a four-day visit to further talks on the proposed India-New Zealand free trade agreement

The US remained India’s largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year in 2024-25, with bilateral trade valued at USD 131.84 billion (USD 86.5 billion exports). It accounts for about 18 per cent of India’s total goods exports, 6.22 per cent in imports, and 10.73 per cent in the country’s total merchandise trade

India, US in ‘continuous’ discussions for trade pact: Goyal

November 5, 2025, 11:35 PM - 3 min read

In New Zealand on a four-day visit to discuss the India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA), Goyal seemed to reiterate the White House’s comment earlier on Wednesday about Prime Minister Narendra Modi being in constant touch with US President, Donald Trump

India’s bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand stood at USD 1.3 billion in 2024-25, registering a growth of nearly 49 per cent over the previous year

India protects its vulnerable sectors in FTAs: Piyush Goyal

November 5, 2025, 11:35 AM - 3 min read

Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is in New Zealand to meet his counterpart in the country, Todd McClay, and further FTA talks with an aim to conclude the pact before the year-end