Free Trade Agreement
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UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?
World | Jul 02, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTSo far, India and the UK have held a total of 13 rounds of discussions on the Free Trade Agreement as they seek to settle differences on certain contentious issues. India is reportedly concerned over the fairness of rules applied to Indian workers temporarily transferred to the UK on business visas.
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'Will consider only if...': MEA rejects Maldives minister's 'India seeking FTA with Male' claim
World | May 30, 2024, 07:08 PM ISTDenying reports of offering any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) proposals to Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that if Maldives is considering FTA with India, it will surely be looked into.
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India negotiating free trade agreement with Maldives despite turbulent relations with Muizzu: Report
World | May 26, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTAccording to the Maldives trade minister, President Muizzu has offered free trade agreements to all countries, in order to enter into agreements with as many countries as possible to offer ease in trade activities.
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What to know about UK's general election on July 4: Candidates, impact on FTA with India
Explainers | May 24, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTRishi Sunak made a surprise announcement by declaring early elections on July 4, much before he completed three years in office. Opinion polls have predicted a record drubbing of the Conservatives to the opposition Labour, ending 14 years of Tory rule in the UK.
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India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment
World | May 18, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTForeign Secretary Vinay Kwatra met Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Friday, where they discussed raising the level of bilateral cooperation. The FTA talks between India and the UK began in 2022, containing 26 chapters.
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'Not quite enough yet to secure a deal': UK Foreign Secretary on Free Trade Agreement with India
World | Apr 18, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTUK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.
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Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations
World | Jan 11, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTAccording to senior officials familiar with the discussions, defence, trade and regional issues were on the agenda of the talks.
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From UK to Peru, why every nation wants to sign FTA with India? Explained
News | Jan 04, 2024, 07:42 PM ISTIndia's rapidly growing market and economy have made it a lucrative option for several countries for free-trade agreements (FTAs). Several countries such as Oman, Peru, Europe, and the UK are keen on signing the pact, according to a report by economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative.
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'Nobody asks why isn't UK quickly signing up?', Jaishankar over delay in signing India-UK FTA
World | Dec 19, 2023, 10:32 AM IST"I hear this naysayers' narrative coming back -- why isn't India quickly signing up (the FTA) with the UK? Nobody says why isn't the UK quickly signing up with India?" EAM Jaishankar said taking strong objection to those criticising India for delays in firming up the free trade agreement.
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'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India
World | Nov 21, 2023, 09:13 PM ISTStarmer referenced the Bollywood box-office hit which translates as sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Notably, India and the UK are currently in the 14th round of FTA negotiations to enhance the GBP 36-billion bilateral trading partnership, with several expected completion points having passed.
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EAM Jaishankar arrives in London, Key meetings lined up ahead of finalisation of Sunak's India trip
World | Nov 12, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTWhile in the UK, the EAM is expected to attend an event at Lord’s Cricket Ground and address a Diwali Reception organised by the High Commission of India in London on Monday. Later next week, he is also expected at a repatriation ceremony for two ancient temple sculptures from Uttar Pradesh.
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Jaishankar embarks on five-day visit to UK ahead of PM Rishi Sunak's visit to India
World | Nov 11, 2023, 02:46 PM ISTIt is expected that preparations for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's possible visit to India in the next few months will figure in his talks in London during Jaishankar's latest visit to the British Kingdom.
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Canada-India FTA negotiations stand paused, talks to resume later: Sources
World | Sep 15, 2023, 05:39 PM ISTNotably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power. However, the abrupt decision from Ottawa came at a time when the relations between the two nations were strained following the rise of the Khalistani movement in Canada.
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Rishi Sunak on India-UK Free Trade Agreement: 'Still hard work to go'
World | Sep 08, 2023, 06:24 PM ISTSuank lauded India for hosting the mega event in the national capital and said he is looking forward to finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Ahead of G20, Sunak govt says UK won't change immigration policy to secure trade deal with India
World | Sep 07, 2023, 10:53 PM ISTInterior minister Suella Braverman last year sparked a row with comments about the possible impact of Indian migrants in trade talks, citing concern both with any "open borders migration policy with India" and those who overstay visas.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak faces conflict of interest row over Free Agreement Trade deal with India: Report
World | Aug 27, 2023, 08:56 AM ISTThe report claimed that some MPs believe Infosys could influence visa rulings in the UK.
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India-UK trade deal: Cheaper scotch whisky and cars on the cards, know reasons for delay in pact
Explainers | Aug 21, 2023, 12:41 PM ISTIndia and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January last year, with a goal towards a comprehensive pact that is expected to significantly enhance the bilateral trading relationship worth an estimated GBP 34 billion in 2022.
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Taiwan, which produces 70% of world's semiconductors, 'desperately' appetite to sign FTA with India
World | Jun 28, 2023, 12:57 PM IST"The Taiwanese investors are hungry for India and the semiconductor cooperation between Taiwan and India is being blessed by the top leadership of the two countries," said Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.
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On India-UK Free Trade Agreement, UK Investment Minister says...
Business | Jun 27, 2023, 09:51 PM ISTAddressing a UK-India Infrastructure Summit hosted by the City of London Corporation as part of the India Global Forum UK-India Week, Johnson said he is “very optimistic” about an FTA even as he declined to put a timeframe to it.
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Indian currency: UAE central banks discussions on rupee-dirham trade; Myanmar in queue
India | Jun 12, 2023, 06:41 PM ISTIndia and the UAE already implemented a free trade agreement (FTA) in May last year to give a boost to bilateral trade and economic ties.