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
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 2026 trade data, said India is also advancing trade negotiations with countries
India is preparing a comprehensive FTA utilisation strategy to help businesses maximise benefits from recently signed free trade agreements with major developed economies, according to government officials. Since 2021, India has concluded trade agreements with countries and blocs including Australia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, European Free Trade Association,














