Recent 6 months news in Agreements

The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has signed an MoU with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) to promote innovation, intellectual property (IP) management, technology transfer, and the commercialization of research outcomes in the Indian System of Medicine.

Akasa Air has signed an MoU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to promote the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The partnership aims to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation sector in India.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed an MoU with Nalanda University (NU) to foster institutional collaboration.

The partnership aims to promote initiatives in technology deployment, sustainability, rural development, skill enhancement, and scientific outreach. It seeks to integrate the indigenous technological capabilities of CSIR with the international academic ecosystem of NU.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a multi-year agreement with ABB, the electrification and automation leader, to transform global network operations of the latter using AI.

This collaboration marks the next phase of a 20-year partnership between the two companies, with TCS now delivering end-to-end AI-driven global network operations.

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security came into force on July 15, 2026. This agreement aims to double bilateral trade to over $100 billion within the next 5 years by removing critical market barriers and easing cross-border professional mobility.

CETA provides zero-duty access for nearly 99% of exports from India. On the first day of the implementation of the agreement, export consignments worth over $140 million were flagged off.

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) to strengthen the pharmaceutical and medical device ecosystem.

The Department of Posts (DoP) have signed an MoU with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in to conduct the largest village-level telecom network performance survey in India.

The one-year initiative aims to assess the network performance of major telecom operators including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). The survey will cover over 5.68 lakh villages across the country using an Android-based mobile application developed by TRAI.

The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the regulation and quality assurance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush has signed an MoU with the University of Delhi, through the Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences (BCAS).

The collaboration aims to promote the sustainable utilization and conservation of medicinal plant resources in India.

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) has signed an MoU with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) to collaborate on advancing multilingual AI solutions.

The partnership aims to enhance inclusive banking and citizen-centric financial services through the 'BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan' initiative.

Bisleri International Pvt Ltd has signed a Letter of Association (LoA) with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) (Kerala and Mahe) to promote plastic waste management.

The partnership is facilitated through the flagship initiative of Bisleri, 'Bottles for Change' (BFC), and aims to support environmental sustainability in coastal regions.

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has signed an MoU with the Vietnam International Financial Center-Da Nang (VIFC-DN) in New Delhi.

The agreement aims to support the development of the international financial centre of Vietnam, promote cross-border investments, and strengthen financial and business linkages between India and Vietnam.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed an MoU with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) to enhance the contribution of India to global telecom standards and accelerate the Bharat 6G Mission.

The agreement was signed in New Delhi during the 9th TSDSI Technical Deep Dive (TTDD) 2026 in the presence of Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) of India, has signed two MoUs to enhance its operational and research capabilities.

The first MoU is with Tata Communications Ltd to promote the development of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and technology-driven businesses within the IFSC. The second MoU is with CEPT University in Gujarat to foster collaboration in research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building.

The Quality Council of India (QCI) has signed an MoU with the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC) to establish a collaborative ecosystem to strengthen the quality, competitiveness, and market access of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India.

The National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant in Angul, Odisha.

The project will be developed through a 50:50 joint venture and will consist of four units of 270 MW each. This project is aimed at supporting the aluminium capacity expansion of Nalco.

NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd (NLDSL) has signed an MoU with the Punjab government to facilitate the digital transformation of the logistics ecosystem of the state through the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP).

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has signed an MoU with the Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre (SIC) to enhance cooperation in areas like sports science, sports medicine, athlete rehabilitation, research, innovation, education, and capacity building.

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed an MoU with the Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd (BECIL) to collaborate on joint studies, technical contributions, and standardization in the fields of convergence and broadcasting technologies.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has signed an MoU with the IIT Madras, IIT Pravartak, SWAYAM Plus, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) to launch the Corporate Mitra Scheme.

The primary objective of the scheme is to create a pool of trained Corporate Mitras to provide support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).