Trade & Market

India-EU FTA To Boost German Investment In India: Indo-German Chamber

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen trade ties between India and Europe and encourage greater German investment in India, Jan Noether, director general of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, said at the inaugural Indo-German Engineering Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on

Trade & Market

Commerce Ministry Sets Up FTA Cell To Boost Export Opportunities

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Department of Commerce has set up a free trade agreement (FTA) utilisation cell to help Indian businesses tap export opportunities in partner markets, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, Agarwal said the cell would work with industry associations, export promotion councils (EPCs) and state governments to

Trade & Market

India Eyes 75% Global Trade Coverage Through New FTAs

Textile Insights August 25, 2026

Goyal says talks underway with 8–9 countries and trade blocs to expand India’s preferential market access India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with at least eight to nine additional countries and trading blocs as it seeks to expand its integration with global markets and cover nearly 75% of global trade through its trade agreements, […]

Trade & Market

FTAs Open Access To US$60 Trillion Markets, Says Piyush Goyal

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major global economies are providing Indian businesses access to markets worth nearly US$ 60 trillion, strengthening the country’s export competitiveness and supporting its ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing and export hub, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Sharing a video

Export

India’s Apparel Exports To EU Hit Record US$ 4.66 Billion In FY2025-26

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

India’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) reached a record US$4.66 billion during FY2025-26, marking a significant milestone for the country’s textile and apparel industry. The achievement highlights India’s growing prominence as a preferred global sourcing destination, driven by its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards and increasing

Policies

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