The India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) is likely to come into force in the second half of October 2026, with October 19 being the expected date, according to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lubetkin announced the launch of negotiations to expand the preferential trade agreement (PTA) between India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR.
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Amazon is expanding its logistics infrastructure in India ahead of the festive season, adding 20 fulfilment centres, six sort centres and 150 last-mile delivery stations.
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India’s textile industry has urged the central government to extend the duty-free import window for raw cotton by another six months beyond October 31, citing rising cotton and yarn prices and concerns over adequate supply for the textile and apparel sector.
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Trent Ltd.’s value-fashion retail brand Zudio has crossed the milestone of 1,000 stores in India, marking a significant expansion for the retailer since its launch.
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Chinese sportswear company ANTA has entered the Indian market through a partnership with Brandman Retail, expanding its presence into sportswear and athleisure markets.
