‘India-Pak e-land’ to be established for promotion of IT sector
Daily Times, 30 March, 2011
Pakistani and Indian businessmen affiliated with information technology (IT) have plans to establish an “India-Pakistan e-land” at the border as a platform…. More…
India-Africa trade to reach $70bn by 2015
Press TV, 29 March, 2011
While speaking at the meeting the Commerce and Industry Minister of India Anand Sharma said India and Africa’s Current bilateral trade stood at about $45 billion and a further target is set to reach $70 billion by 2015…. More…
India-Zimbabwe to work for early conclusion of BIPA
The Hindu, 29 March, 2011
India and Africa are aiming to increase bilateral trade from the present $45 billion to $70 billion in the next four years by increasing cooperation… More…
India, Africa aim to raise trade to $70 bn
Live Mint, 29 March, 2011
India and Africa are aiming to increase bilateral trade from the present $45 billion to $70 billion in the next four years by increasing cooperation… More…
Drug cartels hampering India’s generics business: Sharma
Business Standard, 29 March, 2011
Minister for Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma … lashed out multinational drug makers accusing them of forming cartels that was hampering India’s generics drugs business… More…
Trade agreement with SA Customs Union faces regulatory hurdles
Business Standard, 29 March, 2011
The Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and South Africa Customs Union (SACU) has run into some regulatory issues……. More…
Pak-Afghan Parliamentarian dialog starts today
Online International News Network, 29 March, 2011
Parliamentarians from Afghanistan and Pakistan will begin a two-day dialogue here in Islamabad today (Tuesday) on issues of mutual interest and concern ….More…
India keen to export pharma products to China
Toboc News, 24 March 2011
If the Chinese government cleared hurdles to provide market access, India could start exporting its pharmaceuticals to China in a big way. India made a strong pitch to push it….More…
India seeks natural resources in Africa but recognises continent’s development needs
Mining Weekly, 25 March 2011
Between 2000 and 2007, Indian investment in Africa jumped by 837% and, in 2009, Africa hosted about 33% of total Indian foreign investment…….More…
India, Pakistan to resume talks on trade issues in April after two-year gap
ANI, 24 March 2011
After a two-year gap, Pakistan and India have decided to hold technical level talks next month for the removal of hindrances for increasing bilateral trade…….More…
Islamabad, Tashkent vow to boost trade ties
Daily Times, 25 March 2011
Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday pledged to move forward in all spheres, particularly in the energy sector and enhance bilateral investments to boost trade….More…
SA, India set new trade target
Business Live, 23 March 2011
India and South Africa have set the ambitious bilateral trade target of $15-billion to be achieved within three years, India’s high commissioner in South Africa.…More…
Thailand and China trade raises 30%
Thailand Business News, 23 March 2011
Statistical data from the China-ASEAN Expo Secretariat shows that the “zero tariff” preferential policies related to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) have effectively boosted the trade between China and Thailand. More…
India-Pakistan trade
The News, 24 March 2011
The size of Pakistan’s domestic market is only $180 billion. Even a 0.5 percent share in the global export market implies that our exports could rise to $60 billion..….More…
China sees limited impact from Japan quake on bilateral trade
Reuters, 22 March 2011
The devastating earthquake in Japan will have an impact on bilateral trade between China and Japan in the short term, although it will be limited.…More…
Korea Signs FTA with Peru
arirang, 22 March 2011
Korea is tapping on the doors of South America with its official signing of a free trade agreement with Peru…… More…
Exports to Japan hit, but temporarily
Business Standard, 22 March 2011
Trade in items like iron ore, gems, spices, coffee expected to recover over the next month or two.…. More…
Israel, China sign standardization agreement
JSalem Post, 21 March 2011
Israeli hi-tech, communications companies attempting to sell their wares in China will be among the biggest beneficiaries from the deal. …. More…
Nigerian pushes for direct flights to India as trade booms
IANS, 17 March 2011
With bilateral trade booming and Indian investments seen to double in two years, Nigeria has pushed for direct flights to facilitate business travel between the two countries.…More…
Britain keen to invest in Himachal Pradesh
The Economic Times, 17 March 2011
The British government is looking for business opportunities in Himachal Pradesh, an official said Thursday….. More…
GAIL may acquire stake in Nigeria LNG
iStockAnalyst, 17 March 2011
State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd is among the companies being considered by Nigeria to sell a stake in Nigeria LNG Ltd….More…
UK encourages its businesses to invest in Pakistan
The News, 18 March 2011
Despite a continuing energy crisis, rampant corruption and a poor security environment, British businesses are being encouraged to invest in Pakistan. …. More…
India, Nigeria trade set to touch $12 b in FY’11
Business Line, 16 March 2011
The bilateral trade between India and Nigeria is expected to touch $12 billion in the current fiscal, the Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Anand Sharma, said here today.… More…
India donates ambulances to Benin, becomes largest foreign market
IANS, 16 March 2011
India has donated 60 ambulances to Benin in an effort to supplement efforts at univeral coverage of healthcare among its nine million population….More…
India keen on pharma exports to China
Rediff News, 16 March 2011
India made a strong pitch to push exports of its pharmaceuticals to China in a big way asserting that a good opening exists for its $21 billion strong pharma industry.…. More…
Japan crisis: What’s in store for India?
Money Life, 16 March 2011
The tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan may provide some opportunity for few Indian companies like pharmaceutical and steel. …. More…
India, Nigeria to talk enhancement of trade
PTI, 16 March 2011
India and Nigeria are expected to review the status of cooperation and chalk out strategies for facilitating future expansion of bilateral ties during their fifth Joint Commission… More…
More FDI needed from India: DPM
The Himalayan News, 15 March 2011
Deputy prime minister and finance minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari said that Nepal needs to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in the hydropower, infrastructure and mining sectors…. More…
Will the Quake Shake Indian Markets?
The Wall Street Journal, 15 March 2011
Indian shares have held up much better than other Asian markets in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan but investors felt the tremors from the natural disaster on Tuesday.….More…
Bureaucracy impedes Pak-India trade: analysts
The News, 15 March 2011
The bureaucracy in Pakistan and India is hampering the trade between the two countries, which holds big potential of growth, analysts said.… More…
India, EU settle generics dispute, pave way for FTA talks in April
The Economic Times, 15 March 2011
India has sorted out most of its differences with the European Union on production of low-cost generic medicines, ahead of a crucial meeting on a proposed free-trade pact next month.. More…
Britain seeks transparency in doing business with India
Reuters, 14 March 2011
London has raised concerns over India’s erratic and opaque business climate after regulatory delays over London-listed Cairn Energy’s….More…
Indian trade with Laos expanding
Vancouver Sun, 14 March 2011
New Delhi’s efforts to boost trade with the 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) proceed apace with reports that India’s trade with Laos grew 450 per cent last year over 2009. More…
China and India’s Battle for Influence in Asia
The Huffington Post, 10 March 2011
The recent signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan will soon make each country the other’s largest trading partner.…..More…
ADB hopes Pakistan will benefit from CARs cooperation
The News International, 10 March 2011
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hopes that Pakistan can benefit from the regional cooperation through connectivity with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) in areas of oil, gas, electricity, communication links and trade facilitation and related initiatives and peace building process in Afghanistan will result in enhancing the regional cooperation.More…
Taiwan, India explore possibility of signing free trade agreement
Business News, 9 March 2011
Taiwan and India have begun to explore the possibility of signing a free trade agreement, a research agency said Wednesday.…More…
Korea and Peru to Officially Sign FTA on March 21
Business News, 10 March 2011
Officials from Korea and Peru will officially sign their country’s bilateral free trade agreement in Seoul on March 21st….More…
EU puts barriers for India’s textile, garments exports
MSN News, 9 March 2011
The government today said European Union (EU) has been raising non-trade barriers like labelling and certification against India”s textiles and garments exports….More…
Chile and Turkey free trade agreement takes effect
Steel Guru, 08 March 2011
Xinhua reported that the Chile and Turkey Free Trade Agreement became effective with 98% of bilateral trade now tax free…. More…
Slovenia eyes doubling trade with India: Ambassador
IANS, 7 March 2011
Slovenia is eyeing to double the volume of bilateral trade with India in the shortest possible time.…. More…
UK PM writes to New Delhi over India trade concerns
Reuters Africa, 7 March 2011
India’s unpredictable and non-transparent business climate could derail the growth of trade ties between Britain and Asia’s third largest economy.… More…
Huge potential to enhance India-Malaysia trade
SME Times, 7 March 2011
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that there is a huge potential to enhance trade with Malaysia… More…
India to assist Sri Lanka’s footwear industry
IANS, 6 March 2011
India will provide assistance to Sri Lanka’s footwear industry while talks are on to conclude a far-reaching economic pact… More…
India vows to deepen all-round ties with ASEAN
Saigon Daily, 6 March 2011
Indian Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna has pledged to deepen its all-round engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN…. More…