India, UK start a new chapter with FTA

India, UK start a new chapter with FTA

India and the UK signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the aim of doubling imports and exports to more than $100 billion by 2030 from $56 billion now, marking the first of several key accords the Narendra Modi government expects to reach amid global upheaval sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs….

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India-UK trade deal: Modi to visit London for FTA signing on July 24, Piyush Goyal to accompany him

India-UK trade deal: Modi to visit London for FTA signing on July 24, Piyush Goyal to accompany him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to London on July 24 for the signing of the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom, PTI reported on Monday citing an official. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany him during the visit.The two countries had announced the conclusion of negotiations for the…

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India-UK FTA set to boost textile, leather and IT exports; concerns over liquor duty cuts

India-UK FTA set to boost textile, leather and IT exports; concerns over liquor duty cuts

New Delhi: Exporters are anticipating a surge in India-UK bilateral trade following the free trade agreement, hoping it would further integrate Indian businesses into the global value chain. Labour intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, processed food, and pharmaceuticals are seen as the biggest beneficiaries along with IT and business services.“The FTA…

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