Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu in New Delhi to advance negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expedite talks and aim for an agreement by the end of 2026. The fourth round of negotiations is focusing on trade in goods and services, rules of origin and technical trade barriers.
China appears to be maintaining a cautious distance from Iran despite being Tehran’s most important economic partner, according to an MBN report. The article notes limited public engagement between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at recent international gatherings. It also highlights that China-Iran relations remain largely focused on energy, trade and economic interests, despite a 25-year cooperation agreement signed in 2021.
Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shapoor Mistry described the proposed listing of Tata Sons as a social and moral imperative, saying it would enhance transparency and accountability. His remarks came after Tata Trusts opposed the listing and said all available options should be considered. The development comes amid differences between Tata Trusts and the Tata Sons board over the proposed listing of the Tata Group's holding company.
India and Thailand discussed ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, with a focus on identifying complementary sectors, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers and achieving balanced trade. India’s Ambassador to Thailand Puneet Agrawal met Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun in Bangkok. The two countries are also exploring greater cooperation in tourism, logistics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, clean energy, automobiles and space.
New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay, in an interview with IANS, said India has witnessed significant changes in its economy, infrastructure and wealth during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service. McClay highlighted cooperation between India and New Zealand in agriculture, technology, renewable energy, security and trade, and said the bilateral trade agreement is only the beginning of deeper economic engagement. The milestone of 25 years in public service will be completed by Modi on October 7, 2026.
India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, said artificial intelligence will gain scale in India only when it delivers practical outcomes for ordinary citizens and businesses. Speaking at the Ideas4India forum in Seattle, Kwatra stressed that India’s AI adoption must reflect its development needs, infrastructure and ability to absorb new technology. He also highlighted the roles of government and businesses in building AI capabilities, while Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasised the importance of making AI accessible to people across India.
Apple’s iPhone 18 series witnessed strong customer interest across India as the first sale began on Friday. Buyers queued up at Apple Stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, with customers highlighting camera improvements, AI features, Siri upgrades and the A20 processor as key reasons for upgrading. Several buyers travelled long distances and waited for hours to get the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on launch day
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