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Mars’ takeover of Kellanova hits another EU stumbling block
Mars’ takeover of Kellanova faces another stumbling block as the EU has suspended an October deadline to approve the $35.9bn transaction. Privately-owned US snacks and confectionery giant Mars announced the deal for the Pringles brand owner in...

India Signs Major Trade Deal With UK, Marks 16th Free Trade Agreement To Boost Exports & Investment
India has signed its 16th Free Trade Agreement with the UK to boost exports. Image generated by Grok. | Key Highlights: - India-UK FTA (CETA) aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. -Indian exports like textiles, leather, and...

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal
India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. Photograph:...

What is a Free Trade Agreement? What are the benefits? How many has India signed so far?
India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other regions...

Explainer: India’s free trade agreements & its impact
New Delhi: India Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK – its 16th trade pact so far – as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The other...

India's Trade Diplomacy: Many Success Stories, UK FTA Latest Feather In Crown
Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 10:23 IST India has active, duty‑concession FTAs or CEPAs with Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Australia, South Korea, UAE among other nations. PM Modi will be in United Kingdom between July 23 and 24. (Pic: ANI)As...

Dungannon Swifts face FC Vaduz in Uefa Conference League qualifier
Uefa Conference League second qualifying round, first leg FC Vaduz v Dungannon Swifts (Thursday, 5pm) IT’S been almost two decades since Dungannon Swifts last competed in Europe, but they end that long wait on Thursday evening as they take on FC...

Business News | India-EFTA TEPA to Come into Effect from October 1: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19, (ANI): The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will come into effect from October 1, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday. "All countries have now...

India submits ratification document of TEPA with European Free Trade Association
India on Tuesday submitted the ratification document of the free trade agreement with the four-European nation bloc EFTA to Norway. The pact, officially dubbed as Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), will be implemented from October 1,...

Image of the day: Spring landscapes of alpine Liechtenstein
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny principality of Liechtenstein stands out for its dramatic alpine scenery and deep historical roots. Covering just over 160 square kilometres, this landlocked nation offers a striking mix of rugged...
Switzerland clears path for $100 billion EFTA-India trade pact after 16 years of talks
The Indian government is also setting up an EFTA Desk, to facilitate smoother market entry and investment flows. Switzerland has officially ratified the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade...

India-EFTA trade deal to go into effect on 1st October: Piyush Goyal
Image Courtesy: www.moneycontrol.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday (19th July 2025) that the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will go into effect on 1st October. On...

Subway Hires Another Burger King Vet to Lead Company as CEO
It’s been roughly eight months since Subway CEO John Chidsey announced his intentions to retire at year’s end. The previous Burger King executive was the chain’s first CEO outside the founding family. Now, Subway is getting another with ties to...

Việt Nam, Switzerland vow to strengthen legislative cooperation
GENEVA — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn has proposed Việt Nam and Switzerland promote legislative cooperation, particularly on law building in the areas of finance, banking, international financial centres, digital banking, digital...

India-EFTA trade deal to take effect from Oct 1: Minister Piyush Goyal
A trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)—comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland—will be implemented from October 1, making several items more affordable for Indians,...

India-EFTA trade deal starts Oct 1 with $100 bn investment, Swiss goods to get cheaper
The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented from October 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The two sides signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement...

Mark Your Calendars! There's a Royal Wedding Happening Before Summer Ends By Janine Henni
NEED TO KNOW Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein is getting married to Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer The couple are reportedly set to tie the knot before summer ends The Princely House of Liechtenstein announced the engagement of Prince Alois'...

India-EFTA trade pact to be implemented from October 1st says Piyush Goyal
Economy News India & EFTA Sign Trade Pact: $100 Billion Investment and market access (Pic: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai/Moment/Getty Images) New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented...

India-EFTA free trade pact from October 1, says Piyush Goyal
The free trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into force from October 1, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Saturday. India and the four-nation EFTA had signed the FTA—officially...

India will sign trade deals only in national interest: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India would enter into trade agreements only if they align with the country’s national interest. He was speaking at a session titled ‘Creating Global Impact Towards Viksit...