Business
Goyal major trading nations of the world at the 98th AGM of FICCI
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, said that India has concluded balanced and equitable trade agreements with Australia. […]
UAE
Foreign Relations
Visit of All Party Delegation to UAE
A high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi today. The UAE is the first stop of the broader four-nation diplomatic outreach. […]
Foreign Relations
India-UAE CEPA completes 3 years of signing
The India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is completing three years of its signing on 18th February 2025. […]
Finance
A Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the UAE, giving continuity of investment protection to investors of both countries, comes into effect
The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on 13th February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), entered into force on 31st August 2024. […]
Exports
APEDA facilitates first Consignment of MD 2 Pineapples from India to UAE
n a significant stride for India’s fresh fruit export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the successful export of the first consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]
Foreign Relations
5th meeting of India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs
The 5th meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) was held on 14th May 2024 in New Delhi. […]
Business
Centre allows export of onion to six countries
Centre allows export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) is the agency for export of onion to the countries. Government of India allows export of 2000 MT of white onion cultivated specially for export markets in Middle-East and some European countries. […]
Foreign Relations
Piyush Goyal meets CEOs of leading companies of UAE
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal met with CEOs of leading UAE companies Emaar, Sharaf and DP World in Dubai today and discussed their investment plans in India. […]
Foreign Relations
RuPay Domestic Card Agreement between India & UAE
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Al Etihad Payments (AEP) for Domestic Card Scheme (DCS) Implementation in UAE […]
Foreign Relations
11th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force
The Eleventh meeting of the UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments (‘the Joint Task Force’) was held today in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan […]
Foreign Relations
Nitin Gadkari takes a test ride of Sky Bus in UAE
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari visited the Pilot Certification and Experience Center of uSky Technology and took a test ride of the Sky Bus to experience the safety and evacuation demo in Sharjah, UAE, during his en route to India from Prague. […]
Foreign Relations
20% growth in India-UAE bilateral trade since CEPA
Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and H.E Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade […]
Foreign Relations
Ministry of Tourism participates in the Arabian Travel Market 2023
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, being ‘held from 01st to 04th May 2023 in Dubai, UAE. […]
Foreign Relations
CEPA is the growth engine for India-UAE bilateral trade
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) today […]
Foreign Relations
I2U2 Group Leaders Meeting on Food Security & other issues
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, there is no proposal to form an I2U2 consortium to develop agriculture and its allied technology to increase productivity. […]
World
MNRE’s agreements to promote renewable energy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy enters into various kinds of agreements with foreign countries from time to time to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. […]
Foreign Relations
India-France-UAE Trilateral Focal Points’ Meeting
Foreign Secretary, Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra is on an official visit to France from 05-07 February 2023 where he participated in the Focal Points’ Meeting of the India-France-UAE Trilateral Dialogue […]
Foreign Relations
APEDA launches e-Catalogue for UAE on various Millets
As a part of its series of sensitization programmes that are aimed at promoting the export of millets and its value-added products, the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) […]
Foreign Relations
Shri V. Muraleedharan Visits to UAE (January 19-21, 2023)
Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan will undertake a visit to the UAE from 19-21 January 2023 […]
Articles
Access to Steel in Foreign markets
The government has taken several measures to get enhanced market access to the Middle East and Northern Africa and to get the benefit of India-UAE CEPA, which, inter-alia, includes the following: – […]
Foreign Relations
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits Dubai
He shall meet his counterpart H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, UAE He will also engage with Industry Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Innovators on finding possible avenues of collaboration […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meets President of the UAE, Ruler of Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister made a brief stopover at Abu Dhabi on his return from Munich today. Prime Minister called on the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. […]
Foreign Relations
GOI wants to create 75 textile hubs like Tiruppur: Shri Goyal
Textile industry in Tiruppur is providing employment to 10 lakh people both direct and indirect: Shri Goyal; The textile sector has the potential to grow to ₹20 lakh Cr industry in the next 5 years with exports of ₹10 lakh Cr: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Germany and UAE
I will be visiting Schloss Elmau, Germany at the invitation of the Chancellor of Germany, H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, for the G7 Summit under the German Presidency. […]
Foreign Relations
India wants to capture the world market: Shri Goyal
The textile industry has huge potential to generate jobs in coming years: Shri Piyush Goyal; The country would reach 30 trillion economies from the level of 3 trillion economies: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
Textile Minister Piyush Goyal confident about 15% growth in apparel market
Apparel, Fashion Jewellery, and MICE are three industries where India has to grow: Shri Piyush Goyal; All countries are eager to make friends with India, as we offer huge opportunities and promises: Shri Goyal
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Foreign Relations
India, EU resume negotiations for free trade agreement after 9 years
Shri Piyush Goyal & Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission also announced the launch of negotiations for an Investment Protection Agreement and a GI Agreement at a joint event at the EU headquarters in Brussels
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Finance
Delhi Customs Preventive seizes more than 37 lakhs cigarette sticks
Indian Customs has seized a total of 7,10,000 nos. sticks of foreign origin cigarettes with brand ‘Djarum Black’ valuing at around Rs 1 crore here today.
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Foreign Relations
Income Tax Department conducts searches in J&K and Delhi
Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 15.06.2022 on a leading manufacturer and seller of Jamawar Shawls, Pashmina, and Kashmiri Shawls.
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Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and UAE
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies. […]
Business
India aims to double marine product exports within 5years: Piyush Goyal
Minister encourages fishermen, traders, and exporters to help India transform into a seafood processing hub; “FTA negotiations with the EU will begin in Brussels on the 17th of this month”: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India’s Textiles Exports Highest Ever In FY 2021-22, Cross US$ 44 Bn
India scaled its highest ever exports tally at US$ 44.4 Bn in Textiles and Apparel (T&A) including Handicrafts in FY 2021-22, indicating a substantial increase of 41% and 26% over corresponding figures in FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.
Finance
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
In line with its commitment to preserving the natural heritage of the nation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders, estimated at Rs 11.70 crore in the international market, from a consignment that was stuffed at ICD Sabarmati, and which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE. […]
Foreign Relations
EPCH Participates In Index Design Fair 2022 At Dubai
Projects India as a profitable business destination; More than 500 companies participated and attracted over 20,000 trade visitors […]
Foreign Relations
11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & Chief of Force Development Authority at MoD, UAE discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation
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Foreign Relations
India, UK initiate negotiations for FTA
The FTAs being negotiated will benefit bilateral trade, create jobs and bring wider social and economic benefits: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India declared one-day national mourning on May 14
India declares one-day national mourning on the demise of the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
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Foreign Relations
UAE Minister of Economy meets Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates made a courtesy call on Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance, and Corporate Affairs Minister in New Delhi, today. […]
Foreign Relations
Exports play a crucial role in realizing Atmanirbhar Bharat: Prahlad Joshi
Department of Commerce conducts outreach Programme on India-UAE CEPA and India-Australia ECTA in Bengaluru; The program sees wide participation from across industry segments and sectors […]
Foreign Relations
Anupriya Patel calls upon SMEs to adopt technology
Tremendous opportunity lies ahead; Manufacturing and Exports, both, have to contribute to the post-pandemic scenario: Smt. Patel
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Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 40/2022 – Customs N.T
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.34/2022-Customs(N.T.), dated 21st April 2022 […]
Business
India-UAE CEPA enters into force
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri BVR Subrahmanyam flags off the first consignment of goods under the Indian-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) […]
Foreign Relations
India’s Pharma exports grow by 103% in 8 years
Pharma exports in 2021-22 sustain a positive growth despite global trade disruptions; Pharma trade balance continues to be in India’s favor […]
Foreign Relations
India-UAE Consultations on UN Issues held
The first round of India-UAE UN consultations at the Director General (DG) level was held in Abu Dhabi on 26 April. […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
Trade Agreements signed with Australia and UAE
Textile Industry has the potential to achieve USD 100 billion in exports by 2030- Shri Piyush Goyal; Trade deals to boost exports by labor-intensive industries-Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
Centre creates matrix for 50 agro products to boost Agri exports
As part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, APEDA collaborates with various ministries to ensure seamless logistics; Government focuses on boosting Agri exports from Purvanchal, Himalayan region, North Eastern States, J&K, and Ladakh […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Foreign Relations
FTAs with EU, Australia, UK, Canada, Israel, and other countries
The government under the Market Access Initiative scheme provides financial support to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies engaged in the promotion of textiles […]
Foreign Relations
India is the destination for UAE businesses: Piyush Goyal
‘Trust’ describes the India-UAE relationship; We were the brothers working for each other during COVID; ‘Come to experience India – the land of opportunities’; A shared vision leads to the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the UAE […]