Policies

India-New Zealand FTA Cleared, Wool To Get Tariff-Free Access

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

India and New Zealand have completed the ratification of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is scheduled to come into force on October 20, 2026, opening duty-free access in New Zealand for all Indian exports. The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of India’s

Trade & Market

Vietnam, Uruguay Strengthen Textile Trade Ties

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

Vietnam and Uruguay have agreed to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation, with a focus on improving market access and diversifying trade in garments, textiles, footwear and raw materials. The agreement was reached at the fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Uruguay Joint Committee in Hanoi, where both sides discussed measures to expand bilateral trade and

Economy

India-US Trade Deal Likely To Retain Tariff Safeguard

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

India and the US are likely to retain a tariff safeguard in their proposed trade agreement, allowing either country to revise its commitments if the other changes previously agreed tariff terms, a government official said, according to Moneycontrol. The safeguard, included in the February 6 joint framework, is aimed at protecting India from making open-ended […]

Trade & Market

China, US Move Towards Early Implementation Of Tariff Reduction Pact

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

China has said its recently agreed tariff framework with the United States will be implemented soon, with both sides maintaining close communication to finalise operational arrangements. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said the two countries are working to translate the agreement into action at the earliest, while expressing hope that the US will […]

Industry

CITI And Swiss Textiles Unite For India-Switzerland FTA

November 25, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles have joined forces in advocating for a free trade agreement between India and Switzerland. During the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Geneva, the two prominent industry associations unveiled a collaborative declaration. This joint statement has been formally submitted to the respective governments,