FTA Push

India’s Expanding FTA Push: Talks with EU, US, Oman, New Zealand and More as Global Interest Grows

India’s trade diplomacy is entering a new phase, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirming that negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are actively underway with several major economies including the European Union (EU), the United States (US), Oman, and New Zealand. The minister also revealed that “many more countries are wanting us to…

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Policy dilemma: ‘We need to think hard’ on whether Russian oil imports are worth it; Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee links issue to US tariff removal

India’s energy strategy has once again come into the spotlight after Nobel Prize-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee urged policymakers to reconsider the long-term viability of importing discounted Russian oil. Speaking at a recent economic policy forum, Banerjee suggested that the benefits of cheap crude should be weighed against potential geopolitical and trade repercussions, particularly in light…

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