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Switzerland signs free trade deal with India
11-Mar-2024 Swiss Info
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, has inked a free trade agreement with India that is expected to be ratified in 2025.
EFTA trade deal to include investment commitment
8-Mar-2024 Financial Express
The EFTA that includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein will be encouraging $ 50 billion of investments by their companies in India in the first 10 years of the FTA coming into force.
Farmers’ protest: March to restart amid tight security at Delhi’s borders
8-Mar-2024 BBC
The farmers want India to withdraw from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and scrap all free trade agreements.
India, UK push to resolve FTA issues ahead of impending polls
7-Mar-2024 Live Mint
India and the UK will make a last-ditch attempt in the coming days to iron out sticky issues and sign the free trade agreement (FTA).
UK negotiators fly to India in last-ditch effort to seal free-trade deal
5-Mar-2024 The Guardian
A team of British negotiators led by a senior civil servant flew out with a mandate to resolve the goods and services chapters, which are among the thorniest outstanding issues in the talks.
Sri Lanka and India negotiating on bilateral investment treaty: report
4-Mar-2024 Economy Next
Sri Lanka and India is working on a bilateral investment treaty, a media report quoted High Commission Santosh Jha as saying.
Dhaka-New Delhi negotiation on CEPA to begin this year
4-Mar-2024 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India are expected to commence negotiations on the proposed CEPA within this year, despite New Delhi taking time for preparation. This move is part of Dhaka’s initiative to increase bilateral trade and investment with its second-largest trade partner.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit India this year: envoy
29-Feb-2024 The Hindu
South Korea and India are hopeful of concluding ongoing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
India and Oman reportedly close to signing a free trade deal
28-Feb-2024 India Briefing
India and Oman are nearing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at facilitating easier access to each other’s markets. Officials familiar with the negotiations reveal that both sides have made significant progress on various issues within the proposed comprehensive economic partnership (CEPA) agreement.
Swiss trade deal: Is India changing its tune on pharma patents?
27-Feb-2024 SWI
Intellectual property protection for the Swiss pharmaceutical industry has been a key sticking point in negotiations on a free trade agreement with India. Now there seems to be a breakthrough in talks after 16 years. What’s changed?
India will not rush into signing FTA deals: Piyush Goyal
26-Feb-2024 Deccan Herald
India is engaged in free trade negotiations with several countries and blocs, including the United Kingdom, the European Union, Oman, Sri Lanka and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries.
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement negotiations held
23-Feb-2024 Khmer Times
The third meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was held in New Delhi, with delegates from ASEAN countries participating. The meeting outlined focus areas for further negotiations, updated the work programme for the review and provided guidance to the sub-committees.
India-Oman FTA may be reality soon; legal vetting of deal’s text underway
21-Feb-2024 Business Standard
India is keen to finalise the trade pact before the model code of conduct (MCC) kicks-in ahead of its general elections, making the timing of the finalisation of the proposed deal crucial
India on verge of inking FTA with EU as 7th round of talks underway
19-Feb-2024 Firstpost
India-EU FTA seventh round talks is expected to focus on services and investments, building on earlier talks that covered goods and public procurement
Thorny clause in ripening India-European Free Trade Association deal may hit generic drug industry
14-Feb-2024 The Hindu
The clause in the draft free trade agreement text could delay access to affordable, generic versions of patented drugs in India by a minimum of six years, according to documents.
Govt signs bilateral investment treaty with UAE to promote investments
14-Feb-2024 Business Standard
India and the UAE signed the Bilateral Investment Treaty, which will be a key enabler for further promoting investments in both countries.
Farmers’ Protest: Why are farmers demanding India’s withdrawal from WTO?
14-Feb-2024 DNA
Farmers started protesting with a new set of demands including India’s withdrawal from the World Trade Organization and scrapping all Free Trade Agreements.
New patent rules in India-UK trade agreement will prioritise pharmaceutical profit over public health
13-Feb-2024 AFTINET
The “TRIPS-Plus” provisions in the India-UK Agreement are a dangerous attempt to increase the power of pharmaceutical companies by placing profits before public health.
EFTA-India FTA: Article on protection of undisclosed information (intellectual property chapter draft, Jan 2024)
12-Feb-2024
Parliamentary Panel calls for FTA recalibration to optimise trade balances
12-Feb-2024 KNN India
A parliamentary panel urges the Indian government to reassess existing FTAs amid negotiations with the UK and the EU to address trade imbalances. The panel recommends the establishment of FTA facilitation centers for exporters to enhance accessibility and transparency.