India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on October 5, 2026, marking a renewed push to deepen bilateral trade and investment. The announcement was made by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal following the successful completion of the fourth round of discussions with Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu. The upcoming negotiations are expected to accelerat

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, 2026, after both countries completed the necessary domestic procedures. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the implementation date on September 21, marking the transition of the agreement from negotiation and ratification to actual implementation. The pact was signed in New Delhi on April 27, 2026, following negotiations that were concluded within nine months. The agreement

The BRICS grouping is taking another significant step towards strengthening economic cooperation by promoting trade in local currencies and integrating digital payment systems among member nations. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged member countries to build a more connected financial ecosystem that reduces transaction costs, improves payment efficiency, and supports faster cross-border trade. Rather than

India has placed women’s entrepreneurship at the heart of its economic agenda during its 2026 BRICS Presidency, calling on member nations to work together to create greater opportunities for women-led enterprises in international trade. The proposal, presented by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to strengthen market access, digital commerce, financing, and business collaboration across BRICS countries, making trade more inclusive and sustainable. As the

India has begun the financial year 2026–27 with an impressive 7.8% GDP growth in the April–June quarter, reaffirming its position as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. The latest figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) have exceeded market expectations and reflect the resilience of the Indian economy despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and uncertain trade conditions. The anno

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is emerging as one of the world’s strongest economic performers, with manufacturing, exports, and trusted global partnerships driving its next phase of growth. At a time when many nations are struggling with slowing growth, geopolitical conflicts, disrupted supply chains, and rising trade uncertainty, India is steadily strengthening its position as a resilient global economy. Speaking at the 66th Annual Session of the Automotive Compo

India and Chile have given themselves until the end of 2026 to finish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, after Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Chile’s Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez, in Santiago. The two sides already trade under a limited preferential deal. What they are now trying to write is a wider pact that covers goods, investment, services and, above all, rules for copper, lithium and other minerals that India needs

India has taken another significant step towards establishing itself as a major player in the global semiconductor industry. During the India Investors and Business Roadshow in Osaka, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal invited companies from Japan’s Kansai region to participate in India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem. Highlighting the country’s growing technological capabilities and large domestic market, Goyal described India as a reliable destina

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in Japan this week that Tokyo’s 10-trillion-yen investment target for India is already running ahead of its ten-year clock. Japanese companies have put more than ₹1 lakh crore into the country in about ten months, which he placed at roughly 14 to 15 per cent of the pledge announced in 2025. If that pace holds, he told reporters, the full commitment of about ₹7 lakh crore could be realised in three to four years rather than by 2

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed a collaborative India-Japan startup pitching series modelled on the popular television format Shark Tank. The suggestion, made during a startup roundtable in Tokyo on 26 August 2026, aims to connect young companies from both countries with investors and potential business partners through regular virtual sessions. The proposal forms part of a broader effort to strengthen commercial and innovation links between the

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday announced that the government will develop a framework to ease Bureau of Indian Standards certification requirements for high-tech companies establishing manufacturing facilities in India. The initiative is designed to facilitate the timely import of specialised equipment and components, with a particular focus on semiconductor and artificial intelligence firms. Speaking at a roundtable on semiconductors and artificial in

In a significant step towards strengthening India–Japan economic relations, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading India's largest-ever business delegation to Japan. The four-day visit, covering Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, brings together more than 200 Indian business leaders representing sectors such as semiconductors, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, clean energy, automotive, healthcare, financial services, steel, and startups. The visit reflects

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has outlined India’s ambitious push to expand its network of free trade agreements, stating that ongoing negotiations with eight to nine additional groups of countries and individual nations could help the country secure preferential market access covering around 75 percent of global trade. The remarks were delivered on August 24, 2026, in Tokyo during a major business engagement with Indian and Japanese industry leaders. Piyush Goy

India and Singapore have agreed to expand cooperation across several high-priority sectors, including semiconductors, digital connectivity, fintech, green hydrogen, healthcare and industrial parks. The two countries also plan to boost trade in agricultural and processed food products as they work to give greater momentum to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. These priorities were discussed at the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore on 20 Au

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday invited Japanese companies to establish the state as their second industrial home. The invitation was extended during the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, a five-day engagement organised by Invest UP that began on 18 August and is taking place across Delhi, Lucknow, Agra, Greater Noida and Varanasi. More than 200 Japanese industrialists, chief executives, business representatives and policymakers are participating, with

India and Singapore are set to deepen their economic partnership as a high-level Indian ministerial delegation arrives in Singapore for the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading the delegation, which includes External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Electronics and IT and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. The roundtable is scheduled for Augus

India and Uzbekistan have set an ambitious goal of doubling their bilateral trade to nearly $3 billion over the next three years, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The announcement was made during the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum in New Delhi, where government officials and business leaders discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, technology, agriculture, and renewable e

India's merchandise exports have recorded strong growth in the first four months of the financial year 2026-27 despite continued uncertainty in the global economy. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that merchandise exports have grown by nearly 15 percent, highlighting the resilience of India's export sector amid geopolitical tensions, disruptions in international shipping routes, and fluctuations in global trade. The minister stated that despite the diffic

A new chapter in India-United Kingdom relations began today with the formal implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the development as a “significant moment” that translates high-level diplomatic ambitions into practical benefits for citizens of both nations. In his message on X, PM Modi highlighted how the agreements would deepen economic ties and create meaningful op

India and the Maldives have achieved a promising milestone in their bilateral relations by concluding the first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Held virtually between June 29 and July 7, 2026, these discussions reflect the growing commitment of both nations to deepen trade, investment, and overall economic cooperation. The talks come at a significant time, as the two countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026. With steady progress alr