India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
25 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
"Confident" US-India trade deal will be finalised in "coming weeks": Ambassador GorA pivotal trade agreement between India and the United States is soon to be concluded, promising a new chapter in their bilateral relations...
21 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
India targets $1 trillion exports in FY27 as FTAs come into effect, says GoyalWith an eye on reaching $1 trillion in exports by FY27, India is launching into a new era of trade. The upcoming implementation of various ...
14 May, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
West Asia crisis a wake-up call for self-reliance: Commerce and industry minister Piyush GoyalThe West Asia crisis serves as a crucial reminder for Indian industries to boost self-reliance and efficiency. Commerce Minister Piyush Goy...
13 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Planing 500 delegations, outreach to 1,600 industry chambers to boost FTA utilisation: Piyush GoyalIndia is launching ambitious plans to boost its use of free trade agreements. The commerce ministry will send 500 delegations abroad and tr...
12 May, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Piyush GoyalIndia and Oman are set to implement their free trade agreement on June 1, 2026. This pact will grant India duty-free access to 98 percent o...
12 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged industries to leverage India's newly finalised free trade agreements, noting a historical underutil...
12 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to industryIndian industry must actively use new free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant trade and investment prospects. Commerce Secreta...
11 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
10 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
From agreements to opportunity: India’s next export pushIndia has spent years securing trade agreements with the EU, UK, Oman, and others. The challenge now is to walk through them systematically...
09 Mar, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
India-Oz FTA utilisation above 90% in some textiles, engineering goods exportsOfficials said that the utilisation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is as high as 90% in around 113 ...
13 Aug, 2023, 09.15 PM IST