India Gets First FATF Vice-Presidency

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2026

International

India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first time, with senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal appointed to the post for the July 2026-June 2027 term. India FATF Vice-Presidency Marks First Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of

International

India-UK FTA To Begin From July 15

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2026

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement will come into force on July 15, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri describing the pact as a major step that goes beyond trade and technology to deepen ties between the two countries. India UK FTA To Begin From July 15 The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is set to […]

Business Trade

India–UK Free Trade Agreement Set for Signing by Late July

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India and the United Kingdom are on track to formalize their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by late July, following successful conclusion of negotiations in early May. Both governments are now in the final phase of legal review, known as “scrubbing,” and senior officials are optimistic about completing the process ahead of schedule. Tariff Reductions and […]

International

India-UK Trade Deal Slashes Whisky and Auto Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a landmark agreement aimed at deepening economic engagement, India and the United Kingdom have concluded a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that significantly reduces import duties on key British goods, including alcoholic beverages and automobiles. The deal marks a strategic shift in bilateral trade, coming after nearly three years of intense negotiations.