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Trade Afghanistan Chamber Proposes Deeper Trade Ties with India, Easier Business Access
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has proposed deeper economic cooperation with India, focusing on agricultural exports, mining, and easier business visas, during a meeting between ACCI Chairman Sayed Karim Hashemi and Indian Ambassador Yatin Patel in Kabul. Bilateral trade stood at USD 907.85 million in 2025-26, while Afghanistan's transit trade with Pakistan has sharply declined.
Trade Piyush Goyal Holds Key Meetings with EU, Belgian Leaders to Deepen Trade, Clean Energy, Agriculture Cooperation
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with European Commissioners Christophe Hansen and Wopke Hoekstra, and Belgian Deputy PM David Clarinval to advance cooperation in trade, clean energy, and agriculture. The discussions built on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and included plans for CEO-level talks and participation in the India-EU Trade and Technology Council.
Trade PM Modi begins New Zealand visit, trade talks in focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for the first Indian prime ministerial visit to New Zealand in 40 years. Trade talks with NZ PM Christopher Luxon will focus on the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, which will make 57% of NZ exports to India tariff-free from day one. Modi will also address the Indian diaspora, which numbers around 300,000 in New Zealand.
Trade India, EU Hopeful of Investment Protection Pact Before Year-End After TTC Meeting
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic expressed hope that India and the European Union will conclude an investment protection agreement before the end of the year, following the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting. Goyal also addressed EU steel measures, stating they were part of a balanced free trade agreement.
Trade UK-India trade pact 'gold standard' and powerful message for rules-based order: UK envoy Lindy Cameron
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force, with British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron calling it a 'gold standard' deal that sends a powerful message for rules-based order. The pact secures zero-duty market access for nearly 99% of India's exports to the UK and includes significant tariff reductions on Scotch whisky and premium UK-built cars.
Trade Political Will Driving India-US Trade Deal, Says Former Diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni
Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni stated that strong political will is driving the India-US trade negotiating process, with the February 2025 agreement serving as a turning point. The statement came as India and the United States concluded a two-day ministerial-level round on the Bilateral Trade Agreement, aiming for an interim pact ahead of a US tariff deadline. USTR Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal both expressed optimism about the relationship.
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Wins UK-India Award for Elevating Trade Ties, CETA Set for July 15
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was honoured with a special UK-India Award at the tenth anniversary of the India Global Forum (IGF) UK-India Awards 2026. The award ceremony, held on Thursday evening, celebrated the upcoming entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on **July 15**. Goyal stated that CETA will become a template for future free trade agreements.
Trade Emerging Technologies Will Define Next Phase of India-US Ties, Says Ambassador Kwatra
Indian Ambassador to the US, Kwatra, stated that emerging technologies will shape the next phase of India-US bilateral ties. Speaking at the USISPF Leadership Summit, he outlined India's economic trajectory from $4.3 trillion to $7 trillion by 2030 and $25-30 trillion by 2047, driven by investments in semiconductors, AI, clean energy, and defence manufacturing. He emphasised that Atmanirbhar Bharat is not inward-looking but aims to build globally competitive supply chains.
Trade India-Japan Summit: Modi and Takaichi Deepen Bilateral Partnership with $12.5 Billion Investment Push
The India-Japan annual summit between PM Narendra Modi and PM Sanae Takaichi concluded with the exchange of several MoUs covering economic cooperation, AI, and metals and energy security. More than 150 Japanese companies are participating in the Japan-India Economic Forum, with approximately 120 cooperation agreements expected, valued at around ¥2 trillion ($12.5 billion) across semiconductors, clean energy, AI, and manufacturing.
Trade Indian envoy pitches greater pharma exports, Chinese investment to deepen ties
India's envoy to China, Doraiswami, called for increased pharmaceutical exports to China and welcomed Chinese investment, speaking at Tsinghua University's World Peace Forum. He noted recent Indian policy changes to facilitate Chinese investment and normalisation of bilateral ties.
Trade India-Israel Bilateral Investment Pact Takes Effect from 4 July 2026
The Bilateral Investment Agreement between India and Israel, signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi, came into force on 4 July 2026. The pact aims to protect investments while preserving policy space for public objectives, and is expected to boost cross-border investment. Separately, India's Piyush Goyal announced plans to negotiate a trade pact.
Trade Nuclear Power Push: India Eyes Uranium Supply Pact with Australia During PM Modi’s Visit
India is expected to sign a uranium supply agreement with Australia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Melbourne. The pact would secure fuel for India's expanding nuclear program. Additionally, the two countries are advancing agreements on critical minerals, cybersecurity, and clean energy. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), effective December 29, 2022, has boosted bilateral trade to $54.4 billion in FY25.
Trade IIM Bangalore Campus, UPI, AI & Critical Minerals: India-Indonesia Enter 'Golden Chapter' Under PM Modi-Prabowo Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks in Jakarta on Tuesday, heralding a 'golden chapter' in bilateral ties. The visit yielded eight agreements covering defence, maritime security, trade, critical minerals, steel, digital payments (UPI integration), AI, and an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia.
Commodities India boosts LPG production capacity to 54,000 metric tonnes per day, says Hardeep Puri
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced at the Viksit Bharat Conclave 2026 that India successfully ensured uninterrupted LPG supply by boosting domestic production capacity from 35,000 to 54,000 metric tonnes per day, along with effective diplomacy to secure energy supplies. The minister also highlighted a significant natural gas discovery in the Andaman region and the 'Samudra Manthan' initiative for energy self-reliance.
Trade Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade ties
India's Ambassador to China, Doraiswami, met Wang Liping, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs at China's Ministry of Commerce, to discuss trade and commercial cooperation. The meeting comes as bilateral trade reached $151.1 billion in FY2025-26, with India's trade deficit widening to an all-time high of $112.6 billion.
Commodities Energy Cooperation Most Promising Area in India-US Ties, Says Deputy Chief of Mission Namgya Khampa
India's Deputy Chief of Mission in the US, Namgya Khampa, emphasized that energy cooperation is among the most promising areas in India-US bilateral ties. Speaking at an outreach event on Capitol Hill, she identified crude oil, LNG, LPG, and civil nuclear as key areas for deepening cooperation, noting that the US-India hydrocarbon trade has reached $14.4 billion to date. US Deputy Assistant Secretary Bethany Poulos Morrison also highlighted expanding civil nuclear cooperation under the newly passed Shanti Act.
Trade PM Modi and Trump Direct Officials to Fast-Track 'Commercially Meaningful' Trade Pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump directed officials to fast-track a 'commercially meaningful' trade pact during their G7 Summit meeting. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week to advance negotiations. The leaders reaffirmed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reviewed progress under the COMPACT initiative.
Trade 'Fastest we've ever put a trade deal into force': British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron hails India-UK trade deal
British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron announced that the India-UK free trade agreement will enter into force on July 15, 2026, less than a year after signing. The deal, dubbed the fastest ever put into force by the two nations, will provide duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports and reduce tariffs on British Scotch whisky from 150% to 40%. It aims to double bilateral trade to $100-$120 billion by 2030.
Trade US-Iran Framework Deal Aims to Reopen Strait of Hormuz but Traffic Remains Low
The US and Iran have agreed a framework deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, ship-tracking data shows traffic remains low, with only two vessels exiting since Sunday. Experts warn of cautious shipping recovery and lingering insurance and production challenges.
Business PM Modi, French President Macron Open 'Bharat Innovates' in Nice; Deepen India-France Innovation Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, a three-day event bringing together over 120 Indian deep-tech startups and more than 15 higher education institutions. The leaders highlighted the strategic partnership, with Macron pointing to Chandrayaan-3's success and potential cooperation in civil nuclear energy including Small Modular Reactors. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal invited French businesses to invest in India, noting the country's 230,000+ startup ecosystem.
Trade UN Human Rights Council Session to Address Global Rights and Country Situations
The United Nations Human Rights Council will convene its sixty-second regular session from 15 June to 7 July 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session, under the presidency of Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro of Indonesia, will consider over 60 reports and hold 25 interactive dialogues covering human rights situations in 20 countries, including Iran, Sudan, Palestine, and Ukraine.
Trade Nepal Seeks Diplomatic Resolution to India Boundary Dispute
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal emphasizes diplomacy to resolve boundary disputes with India. His visit to New Delhi aims to strengthen bilateral trade ties.
Trade US Envoy Meets Piyush Goyal for Trade Deal Talks
US envoy Sergio Gor is set to meet India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. The deal, which is 99% complete, aims to enhance market access and strengthen economic ties between the US and India.
Trade UK Foreign Secretary to Discuss FTA in India Visit
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to visit India to discuss a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at enhancing the £48 billion trade relationship. The FTA could eliminate tariffs on 99% of UK exports to India and reduce tariffs on 90% of Indian exports to the UK.
Trade Australia and India Strengthen Trade Ties at Quad FMM
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong visits India for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, focusing on enhancing trade and strategic partnerships. The dialogue aims to strengthen cooperation in critical sectors such as maritime security and energy transition.
Trade India-US Trade Pact Nears Completion: Ambassador Gor
The India-US trade pact is nearing completion, as announced by US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in technology and pharmaceuticals, with significant investments expected.
Trade India Targets Myanmar Rare Earths Amid Diplomatic Visit
India is exploring rare earth imports from Myanmar during President Min Aung Hlaing's visit. Bilateral trade has grown 23% to $2.15 billion in FY25, with pulses dominating Myanmar's exports.
Trade China and Pakistan Strengthen Trade Ties
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Trade India-US Trade Talks to Begin June 1 in New Delhi
India and the US will engage in four-day trade talks starting June 1 in New Delhi. Led by Brendan Lynch and Darpan Jain, the discussions aim to finalize an interim trade agreement and address tariffs and market access.
Trade US-India Trade Deal Imminent, Says Envoy Sergio Gor
US Envoy to India, Sergio Gor, anticipates the signing of a US-India trade deal in the coming weeks. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral trade, which has grown from $20 billion to over $220 billion.
Trade India, Japan Strengthen Indo-Pacific Trade Ties
India and Japan have aligned their strategies to enhance trade and economic security in the Indo-Pacific region. This collaboration aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and promote economic growth through investment and innovation.