Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal To Visit UK For Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

[ad_1] New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the UK on July 10-11 to take stock of the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) to promote economic ties between the two countries, an official statement said on Sunday. The Minister’s visit will be focused on the ongoing FTA negotiations … Read more

Scotch and Indian whisky makers spar over angel’s share – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: It’s the fight over ‘angel’s share’ that has pitted Indian whisky makers against Scottish brands as India-UK thrash out the contours of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.Angel’s share refers to the alcohol that evaporates while it is stored in wooden casks for maturation and ageing before turning … Read more

‘Interest in India remains very high’ – Times of India

[ad_1] Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal spent the day meeting French businesses and key government officials, including French minister Oliver Becht. Excerpts from a conversation: The IMF has lowered its growth projection for India. In your interactions do you sense companies are slowing down investment plans, given the issues in the US & Europe?What … Read more