Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses concerns over the impact of recent US tariff changes on the Indian economy, stating that the Commerce Ministry is actively reviewing the situation before further comment. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Finance Minister Nirmala
India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA). This will be the 19th trade deal for India. The FTA will help boost the country’s exports to
The EU’s tariffs on Indian goods are about 3.8 per cent, but labour-intensive sectors attract about 10 per cent import duty. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Key Points The talks started in 2007 India has pushed for zero-duty access for its labour-intensive
