The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on Wednesday, reducing tariffs on thousands of products and expanding access for businesses and professionals in both countries. The landmark pact is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, increase investment, and improve market opportunities across manufacturing and services sectors. Officials in both nations described the agreement […]
Piyush Goyal
India seeks better US trade terms
India and the United States have failed to reach a consensus on an interim trade agreement, with New Delhi insisting on more favourable terms before signing any deal. Indian officials said negotiations remain active but stressed that national interests will not be compromised. The impasse comes as India gains confidence from stronger economic performance and […]
India sees progress in US trade talks
India has welcomed recent trade discussions with the United States as an important step toward a bilateral agreement, though both sides have yet to finalise a deal. The talks are significant for strengthening economic ties between two major trading partners and could influence tariffs, market access and investment flows. Officials said negotiations remain active despite […]
India, US near first phase of a bilateral trade agreement
NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]
Three selfie-crazy Indian teens crushed by train
Three teenagers were killed while taking selfies on a railway track in India, the country which researchers say has the worst record for selfie-related deaths. A fourth youth managed to jump to safety before the accident in Panipat city in the northern state of Haryana, a police officer told AFP Wednesday. “The victims were busy […]