Goyal says talks underway with 8–9 countries and trade blocs to expand India’s preferential market access India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with at least eight to nine additional countries and trading blocs as it seeks to expand its integration with global markets and cover
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will strengthen bilateral economic ties and act as a catalyst for global growth by enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology and strategic sectors. Speaking at the India Global Forum’s UK-India Week 2026 in London, Goyal said the













