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India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

Textile Insights June 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with

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India-UK FTA To Take Effect From July 15

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have announced that their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic relations and paving the way for increased trade, investment and market access between the two countries. The agreement will provide duty-free access to 99 […]

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India, Canada Target CEPA Conclusion By End-2026

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

India and Canada have agreed to accelerate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both countries aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of 2026. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in […]

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India, Sweden Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

India and Sweden have elevated their bilateral relationship to a full Strategic Partnership following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gothenburg on May 17–18, 2026. The two countries also adopted a Joint Action Plan for 2026–2030 aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, innovation, sustainability and defence. A key outcome of the visit was the

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India-US Interim Trade Deal Edges Closer Despite Tariff Risks

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

India and the United States appear to be closing in on an interim trade agreement following four days of high-level negotiations in New Delhi, bringing the two countries a step closer to deepening economic ties and expanding bilateral trade. The proposed agreement is expected to serve as the first phase of a broader trade framework […]

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India’s FTAs Deliver Gains, But Risks Mount: GTRI

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

India’s expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is delivering broader market access but also creating new challenges, including widening trade deficits, limited utilisation by exporters and increasing pressure on domestic policy-making, according to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report notes that FTAs have become a

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Textile PLI Clears 96 Firms, Rs 12,823 Cr Investment

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

The Government of India has approved a total of 96 companies under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, paving the way for investments worth more than Rs 12,822 crore in the country’s man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles sectors. The latest tranche includes 22 newly selected applicants, who are […]

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India-Oman CEPA Opens New Export Opportunities For Indian Textiles

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force on June 1, is expected to provide a significant boost to India’s textile and apparel exports by granting duty-free access to the Omani market and strengthening India’s trade connectivity with the Gulf region and East Africa. Signed in December 2025 and operationalized this

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India, Eurasian Economic Union Accelerate Free Trade Agreement Talks

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have gained momentum, with Russian President Vladimir Putin confirming that discussions have accelerated as both sides seek to strengthen economic cooperation. The EAEU comprising Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, has been expanding its global trade

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Canada To Send Trade Mission To India As CEPA Talks Gather Pace

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Canada will send a high-level trade mission to India later this year as both countries intensify efforts to deepen bilateral economic engagement and conclude negotiations for a long-pending trade agreement by the end of 2026. The announcement followed discussions between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder