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India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real test

India has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the battle. The bigger challenge now is helping Indian businesses turn preferential market access into exports, investments, manufacturing growth and global competitiveness.

The Economic Times

These Automakers Sold The Most Cars in Europe Last Month

Volkswagen remains the leader, ahead of Stellantis and Renault. BYD, Chery, Tesla, and Leapmotor grew, while Ford and Nissan declined.

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Issues related to India-EFTA trade pact implementation may figure during Piyush Goyal's Switzerland visit

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Switzerland this week. He will discuss issues related to the India-EFTA free trade agreement. The agreement was implemented in October 2025. Goyal will meet Swiss government officials and industry leaders. Discussions will focus on implementation and enhancing trade.

The Economic Times

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India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush Goyal

India is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four significant pacts expected by 2027. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted these developments, emphasizing the translation of negotiated agreements into commercial opportunities for businesses.

The Economic Times

Voices: ‘Reversing Brexit is not possible – new membership is’: Readers on reality of Britain rejoining the EU

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are split between those who see a relatively quick EU return as possible due to existing alignment and those who argue rejoining would still require full concessions, including euro adoption and a fresh democratic mandate

The Independent UK

India-Nordic partnership set to usher in "golden era", says PM Modi

India and Nordic nations are poised for a new era of strong ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this following new trade agreements. These pacts with Norway, Iceland, and other EFTA countries, along with the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, will boost relations. Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are key partners…

The Economic Times

"More than a rockstar": Indian diaspora in Oslo eagerly awaits PM Modi's arrival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway generates significant enthusiasm among the Indian diaspora. This marks a historic occasion after 43 years. The visit is expected to boost trade and economic relations between India and Norway. Preparations are underway for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. The Prime Minister's trip follows a…

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"Provides very good opportunity to take stock of relationship": India envoy on PM Modi's historic visit to Norway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway, the first in 43 years, aims to assess bilateral ties and explore new opportunities under the India-EFTA-TEPA agreement. The visit, amidst global uncertainty, will also see participation in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, focusing on sustainable development and boosting bilateral trade and investment.

The Economic Times

USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush Goyal

Aiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD 863.11 billion in the previous year. To catalyze this growth, the government is proactively engaging in negotiations for Free Trade Agreements, and while several have been…

The Economic Times

Iceland wary of Brexit-like 'lies' ahead of EU referendum, says foreign minister

Iceland's foreign minister says now is the time to revive talks to join the EU. Within today's context of instability in transatlantic relations as well as in global politics in general, Iceland must not be left "alone".

Euronews

India-origin US lawmaker Ro Khanna accuses justice department of 'inappropriately redacting' six names in Epstein files, seeks transparency

Democratic Representative Ro Khanna claims six names in the unredacted Epstein files were inappropriately redacted, potentially implicating powerful men. The DOJ states it has since unredacted non-victim names, asserting commitment to transparency, though Khanna argues this still doesn't fully comply with the law.

The Times of India

EVs Just Outsold Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time

Europe hit a historic milestone as EV sales surpassed gas cars for the first time, despite geopolitical headwinds.

InsideEVs

What else can be done to force Trump’s DoJ to release all the Epstein files? Legal experts weigh in

The deadline for Trump’s justice department to release the files came and went, but experts say there are still options

The Guardian - US

Judge denies lawmaker request for compliance on Epstein files law

A judge in New York on Wednesday denied a request from lawmakers to appoint someone to oversee DOJ's compliance with the Epstein files law.

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InsideEVs

EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers

EV and PHEV sales increased by over 30% in November. Tesla rebounded, but not enough for an overall win.

Euronews

Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most and least expensive?

While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Absolute madness not to’: Why Independent readers back a return to EU customs union

YOUR VIEWS: Our community say the Commons’ dramatic 100–100 tie on plans for a bespoke UK–EU customs union has intensified the debate over Brexit’s economic fallout, with many arguing that renewed alignment is both necessary and politically overdue.

Euronews

Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?

Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons.

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Tesla Free Falls in Europe as Sales Drop for Fifth Straight Month

Tesla is experiencing a free fall in Europe, with no signs of improvement in the foreseeable future. Sales figures published today by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show demand dropped yet again in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. A look at the numbers highlights just…

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The Ford Hot Hatch Is Officially Dead

Ford’s hot hatch journey began with a modest attempt in 1980, when the Fiesta Supersport was launched. Things got more serious the following year with the beefier Fiesta XR2. However, it was the 1984 Escort RS that truly cemented the company’s contribution to this exciting niche of practical performance cars.…

InsideEVs

Tesla Is In Freefall In Europe. EV Sales Still Went Up In February

Electric vehicles are off to a great start in Europe after a rocky performance last year. That’s despite Tesla sales cratering in the first two months of 2025, which means other automakers like BMW, MG and Renault have picked up the slack from what has traditionally been the EV king.

The Guardian - UK

Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised); Heathrow Airport fire ‘not criminal matter’, police say – business live

Tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved, while Met police say Hayes substation fire is not suspicious

TechRadar

Microsoft completes EU cloud sovereignty project, letting Europe-based cloud customers store and process data in the EU

Microsoft's EU cloud customers will now get more control over their data.

InsideEVs

Tesla Sales Tumbled In Europe In 2024. But That’s Just Part Of The Story

There’s no getting around the fact that electric vehicle registrations went down last year in Europe. Depending on how many countries you take into consideration, EV registrations dipped between 1.3% and 5.9% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Motor1

Ford's European Sales Cratered in 2024

Gone are the days when Ford was a force to be reckoned with in Europe. The sales results for 2024 show how drastic decisions to cut models have seriously impacted demand. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has published sales data for the previous 12 months, and the numbers are…

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