Business Trade
India’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States have entered an advanced stage, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressing optimism about the outcome. Speaking to reporters this week, Goyal said five rounds of talks have already taken place and that discussions are progressing at a “fantastic” pace. India Pushes for Preferential Access Goyal stated that […]
International
India and the United States are currently engaged in active negotiations to finalise a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The government informed Parliament that five rounds of discussions have taken place so far, though no official deal has been signed yet. Key Issues Remain Unresolved While both sides are keen on reaching an agreement, a breakthrough […]
International
India and the United Kingdom have signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new chapter in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24, 2025, after nearly three years of negotiations. Tariff Reductions on Key Goods Under the new deal, India will […]
International
India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in nine years. […]
Business Industry
India’s mobile phone exports surged from ₹1,500 crore in 2014–15 to ₹2 lakh crore in 2024–25, marking a remarkable 127‑fold rise, Parliament was informed on July 24, 2025. This leap reflects how India has transformed from a net importer to a major exporter of phones over the past decade. PLI Scheme Boosts Manufacturing The Government credited the Production Linked […]
International
India and China reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Delhi on July 23, 2025. Both sides expressed overall satisfaction with the maintenance of peace and agreed to prepare for the next round of Special Representatives (SR) talks, which
National
India has recorded its biggest rise yet in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, climbing eight positions to rank 77th globally. The improvement reflects better international access for Indian passport holders and marks a notable shift in the country’s travel freedom. Visa-Free Access to 59 Countries Indian citizens now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 […]
International
India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]