Category : Trade & Export


India-EU FTA Announcement Set for January 27

India and the European Union will officially announce the conclusion of their landmark Free Trade Agreement negotiations on January 27, 2026, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calling it the most significant deal India has ever signed.

India-EU Free Trade Deal Nears Signing After 20 Years

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev reveals the India-EU free trade agreement, in negotiation for over two decades, is expected to be signed soon. The pact could double India's exports to Europe and includes a strategic defense partnership.

India Cuts Car Import Tax to 40% in EU Trade Pact

India plans to reduce tariffs on EU car imports from 110% to 40% as part of a major free trade agreement. The deal includes quotas and exclusions for electric vehicles to protect domestic manufacturers.

India-EU FTA to Boost Trade, Not Harm Industry

The upcoming India-EU free trade agreement is expected to lower costs and expand bilateral trade through structural complementarity, benefiting both economies without harming domestic industries.

India's Crude Shift: Middle East Up, Russia Down

India is reducing Russian crude imports due to compliance risks while increasing Middle Eastern shipments. January 2026 data shows Russian imports at 1.1 million bpd, down from December's 1.21 million bpd and far below mid-2025 peaks.

Railways Need Private Investment for Viksit Bharat Vision

India's railway network, the world's fourth largest, requires structural reforms and private sector participation to boost freight share and achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. Experts suggest focusing on private investments, manufacturing growth, and tarif

Arun Kar on Trust-Driven Innovation at Davos WEF

UK-based Odia entrepreneur and former Army Captain Arun Kar addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing problem-driven innovation, trust, and Odisha's potential in global tech.

Anantnag Gets First Full 42-Wagon Rice Rake

In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmir's logistics, Anantnag district has received its first-ever full 42-wagon railway rake carrying rice, marking a significant boost to food supply and transportation efficiency in the region.

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