EU GCC SUMMIT
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should know
Millions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is central to a proposal in which Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar seek easier access to the Schengen area for their citizens. With the EU-GCC summit scheduled in Riyadh on October 24, 2026, the initiative could reshape short-term travel between the regions. But who would actually benefit, why is the UAE already ahead, and would Indian expatriates see any change in their own visa requirements?
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 closes with a blueprint for India’s next export leap
India’s exports hit a record $863.1 billion in FY26, yet the businesses driving that growth rarely share the spotlight. On September 25 in New Delhi, the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026, in association with The Economic Times, closed its 2026 cycle with a summit on market access, growth corridors and outbound compliance, and 16 category winners that show what Indian global enterprise looks like today.
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
Europe faces a severe fuel crisis and soaring energy costs due to the Iran war. The European Union is now exploring new energy routes in the Middle East. This aims to avoid chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders discussed strengthening defense ties and supporting Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.
IMEC Parliamentary Friendship Group launched in Italy giving mega boost to connectivity initiative
Italian Parliamentarians have launched an IMEC Parliamentary Friendship Group to foster parliamentary diplomacy for the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. This initiative, supported by over forty MPs, aims to deepen trade and political ties between India, GCC countries, and Europe, with Italy playing a proactive role.
Commerce without conflict: Tariff and opportunity
The U.S. tariff imposition on Indian exports, linked to Russian oil imports, poses an existential challenge, particularly for labour-intensive sectors. While Alaska summit offered no immediate relief, India must negotiate sector-specific exclusions and diversify into alternative markets like the UAE and EU. Strengthening services exports and government support are crucial for resilience and a competitive trading future.
Pharmexcil drives global pharma trade through premier healthcare export summit
The 11th edition of iPHEX, India's flagship pharmaceutical export exhibition, will be held in New Delhi from September 4-6, 2025.
US trade talks moving at fast pace for win-win deal: Piyush Goyal
India and the US are actively negotiating a trade agreement. Talks are progressing rapidly with mutual cooperation. Indian negotiators are in Washington for discussions. The goal is a win-win agreement for both nations. India aims to finalize the first phase by fall. Discussions with the EU are also underway. These FTAs are key to promoting global capability centers in India.
India, US talks for proposed trade pact going on at a very fast pace: Piyush Goyal
India and the US are accelerating negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to finalize the first phase by fall. Simultaneously, discussions are underway with the EU for a comprehensive free trade agreement, targeting completion by year-end. These modern FTAs encompass services, FDI, and digital trade principles, ensuring regulatory certainty and fostering innovation corridors for global capability centers.
Discussions on for trade pacts with EU, US: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced that India is actively engaged in trade agreement negotiations with the EU and the US, following the recent FTA with the UK. These modern FTAs aim to promote global capability centers in India by addressing complex issues like harmonizing regulations, resolving disputes, and fostering innovation, potentially concluding by the end of the year.
100 GCCs to adopt 100 colleges; create sector-specific programmes, says Priyank Kharge
Proposes 100 GCCs adopt 100 colleges and create sector-specific programmes, where 50% of the programme content will be specific to a company or sector, and the remaining for overall knowledge enhancement.
Burying past baggage biggest outcome of talks with USTR: Piyush Goyal
Minister says New Delhi’s agenda at the WTO ministerial includes a permanent solution to the public stockholding issue, recognition of S&DT in fishery subsidies and underscoring the necessity of TRIPS waiver proposal
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