May 2014

India hits reset in south Asia

The Financial Express. 25 May, 2014
Even before he becomes India s prime minister, Narendra Modi seems to be on his way to achieving a foreign policy victory in south Asia. More…

Controversial Issues in EU-India Trade: Disputes at WTO Level

DocuTicker, 19 May, 2014
Despite long-running negotiations, there appears little prospect that the EU-India Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement will be signed in 2014, as the differences between the two have turned out even more challenging than initially expected. More…

India-Israel FTA talks likely to be completed next year

The Hindu, 14 May, 2013
Negotiations between India and Israel to forge a free trade agreement (FTA), under way for three years now, are likely to be completed by next year, Ambassador of Israel to India. More…

Israel plans to sign FTA with India

Deccan Herald, 13 May, 2014
With bilateral trade growing at a fast pace, Israel is planning to sign a free trade agreement with India by next year end. More…

Task force pitches for rupee trade with neighbours

Business Line, 07 May, 2014
India could consider rupee trade with Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and some other South Asian countries to minimise currency risks faced by exporters. More…

Will the last mango in Paris hurt India’s economy?

Money Comtrol.Com, 02 May, 2014
The European Union’s ban on mango imports from India is unlikely to dent Asia’s third-largest economy, analysts told CNBC, but it could create trade friction between the two economies. More…

India defends IPR laws, won’t take part in unilateral US probe

The Economic Times, 02 May, 2014
The US extended an olive branch on India’s intellectual property rights regime by saying it will take a decision after the new government assumes office but New Delhi signalled its displeasure at the investigation into this not being closed by saying it will not cooperate in further enquiries. More…