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India and New Zealand Conclude Second Round of FTA Talks

 India and New Zealand have successfully concluded the second round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi. The discussions focused on trade in goods and services, investment, rules of origin, customs procedures, technical barriers to trade, and economic cooperation.The FTA was launched in March 2025 during the meeting between Union Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. The talks follow the first round held in May 2025 in New Delhi.Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a comprehensive and balanced FTA at the earliest. The..

Government Expands GeM Access for MSMEs and Start-ups

The Government has introduced new initiatives to expand the reach of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), start-ups, and women entrepreneurs. Key changes include marketplace filters and product catalogue icons that highlight products from these groups, reduced vendor assessment fees for OEMs, and exemptions from caution money payments.MoUs have been signed with organisations such as Laghu Udyog Bharati, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), and SEWA to create forward market linkages for women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, artisans, and farmers. GeM has also ..

PM Modi to Inaugurate Projects Worth Rs 48 Bn in TN

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate projects worth over Rs 48 billion during a public event in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, on 26 July. The visit follows his return from official trips to the UK and Maldives.The projects aim to boost regional connectivity, logistics efficiency, clean energy infrastructure, and overall quality of life. Key initiatives include a Rs 450 crore new terminal at Tuticorin Airport, designed to handle 20 lakh passengers annually with sustainable features such as LED lighting and water reuse systems.The PM will also dedic..