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India, US conclude series of meetings to advance mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact

India, US conclude series of meetings to advance mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday concluded a series of meetings with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his delegation towards advancing a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA). India remains committed to working constructively with the United States to further deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth and innovation, he said. "We reviewed progress of the ongoing India–US trade discussions and explored avenues to further deepen our economic partnership," Goyal said in a post on X. "I appreciate Ambassador Greer’s leadership and the sustained efforts of both teams in…
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India’s exports to Australia more than double after bilateral trade pact

India’s exports to Australia more than double after bilateral trade pact

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed four years on Thursday since it was first signed, has played a key role in propelling India’s exports and enhancing trade between the two countries. The agreement, signed on April 2, 2022, has created new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both countries over the last four years. India’s exports to Australia have more than doubled, rising from $4 billion in FY 2020–21 to $8.5 billion in FY 2024–25. During 2024–25, total bilateral trade stood at $24.1 billion, while India’s exports to Australia…
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