In 2025, the two most populous nations in the world and the largest economies in Asia hit a remarkable trade milestone, marking a significant turning point in their intricate bilateral relationship. India and China achieved a staggering USD 155.6 billion in bilateral trade, the highest volume ever ...

The free trade agreement between India and the four European nations bloc (EFTA) has come into force, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on October 1, 2025. This agreement, which was signed in March 2024, is designed to enhance trade, investment, and collaboration between India and ...

The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 17, 2025, in New Delhi to expand BSNL’s mobile connectivity reach across India. Under this agreement, DoP ...

In a significant move to bolster their strategic partnership, India and Japan have inked a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that zeroes in on critical minerals—an essential resource for clean energy and cutting-edge technology. This agreement was officially signed during Prime Minister Narendra ...

India has signed a $7.4 billion deal with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation. This includes 22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seaters, aimed at enhancing India’s naval air power and strengthening defence ties with France.The jets are scheduled to be delivered by ...

In a first for the region, the Assam government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) to create a research institute dedicated to health sector innovations. The Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII) will launch with an ...

India and Singapore have officially signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the ongoing Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) on March 25, 2025. This agreement is all about boosting maritime digitalization and decarbonization, with both ...

In a major move to bolster India's air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Monday signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for supply of Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. Developed indigenously by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development ...

In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide in India, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed separate agreements with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch the Starlink satellite internet service in the country. As SpaceX’s application for security clearance is being reviewed by the Indian ...

India has extended significant financial aid to the Maldives by signing a $750 million currency swap agreement to ease the country’s foreign exchange crisis. This includes a $400 million swap and an additional ₹3,000 crore ($357 million) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, available until ...