Archive · 14 Aug 2025
India Accelerates Trade Agreements to Boost Exports and Diversify Partners
India is working hard to make it easier to trade with other countries.
They want the UK to quickly approve a new trade deal so Indian businesses can sell goods there without extra taxes.
They are also close to finishing a trade deal with the EU.
India hopes these deals will help them trade more, especially since the US has put taxes on some Indian goods.
They are also making deals with other countries, aiming to help Indian exporters.
India urges the UK to expedite the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) ratification process.
Operationalizing the UK trade agreement will provide zero-duty access to Indian exports, offsetting potential US tariff disadvantages.
The government is encouraging Indian exporters to secure contracts with UK businesses.
India is fast-tracking FTA negotiations with the EU, aiming for completion by year-end.
Negotiations for FTAs are also underway with Oman, New Zealand, Peru, and Chile.
- Who
- India, UK, EU, exporters, and relevant negotiating bodies.
- What
- India's efforts to expedite Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and expand trade partnerships.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific focus on progress in negotiations with the UK and EU.
- Where
- India, UK, EU, Oman, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, and the ASEAN region.
- Why
- To boost exports, secure favorable trade terms, and diversify trade partners.
India's Perspective
Other Partner's Perspective
FTA Implementation Speed
India's Perspective
Prioritizes rapid implementation to increase export opportunities.
Other Partner's Perspective
Negotiations may be complex and time-consuming.
- Agreement with UK
- CETA, under ratification
- EU FTA Negotiation Target
- Completion by end of the year
- FTA with Oman
- CEPA, negotiations concluded
- ASEAN-India Trade Review Deadline
- 2025-end
Sources
India Urges UK to Fast-Track Free Trade Pact Implementation
US delegation’s visit for August 25 trade talks to be confirmed closer to date: Commerce Secretary
July exports up 7.3% on US sales, trade deficit hits 8-month high
‘Four strategy pillars’: India working to fast-track FTAs amid higher US tariffs, says Commerce Secretary
