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India Speeds Up FTA Push To Boost Exports

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India is accelerating its free trade agreement (FTA) strategy, with negotiations concluded or agreements signed with several key global partners, including the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, according to the Union Commerce Ministry. The ministry, while releasing April

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Textile Ministry And ICRIER Partner On Policy Research

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Research (ICRIER) on International Economic Relations to strengthen policy research and data-driven decision-making for the country’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership aims to support the formulation of evidence-based policies by enhancing textile-related

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India Pushes Faster TEPA Resolution

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

India has urged for the early resolution of implementation-related challenges under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) to ensure businesses from both sides can fully benefit from the pact. The issue was highlighted by Rajesh Agrawal during his official visit to Switzerland on May 6-7, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment

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EU Calls For Investment Liberalisation Chapter In India–EU FTA

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The European Union has urged India and the EU to consider adding an investment liberalisation chapter to their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) when it comes up for review, saying it would strengthen long-term economic ties and encourage greater private sector participation. Speaking at a Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) meeting, Hervé Delphin said […]

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India–New Zealand FTA Reshapes Fashion Sourcing Landscape

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new phase of trade integration following the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026. The agreement is expected to significantly transform apparel sourcing and textile trade between the two countries, particularly for New Zealand fashion brands seeking scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable

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India–New Zealand FTA Opens New Growth Chapter For Textiles

Textile Insights May 8, 2026

India’s textile and apparel sector is set for a significant export push following the signing of the revolutionary India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a comprehensive pact that promises to reshape bilateral trade and unlock new opportunities across goods, services, investment and talent mobility. The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and

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India–New Zealand FTA Boosts Textile Exports

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

India and New Zealand have signed a revolutionary FTA, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral economic ties and unlocking new opportunities across goods, services, investment and talent mobility. The agreement was signed today at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay. Describing the pact as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, McClay said it would boost

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India–GCC FTA Talks Open New Opportunities For Textile Trade

Textile Insights April 24, 2026

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move expected to significantly enhance prospects for India’s textile and apparel sector. The negotiations were initiated following the signing of a joint statement in New Delhi by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC […]

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India–NZ Trade Deal Moves Forward After Labour Support

Textile Insights April 24, 2026

New Zealand has moved a step closer to finalising its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India after the Labour Party agreed to support the deal, despite raising key concerns. Labour’s backing was crucial, as opposition from New Zealand First meant the ruling coalition required additional votes to pass the necessary legislation. With this support, the […]

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Govt Revamps DGFT Norms Committees To Fast-Track Export Approvals

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has rolled out key reforms to streamline the functioning of Norms Committees under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, aiming to accelerate approvals under export-linked schemes and ease processes for exporters. The move focuses on faster clearance of applications under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and Duty-Free Import