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,

Trade & Market

West Asia Crisis Highlights What India Must Fix To Reach US$100 Billion Textile Exports

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports have remained around the US$ 40 billion mark for nearly six years, despite the industry’s ambition to reach US$ 100 billion by 2030. The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted trade routes and logistics, but it has also exposed deeper structural challenges that India must address to accelerate export growth. […]

Export

UK, Oman Trade Deals Open New Export Opportunities For Gujarat

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Gujarat’s export-oriented industries are expected to gain from India’s recent trade agreements with the UK and Oman, with lower tariffs and wider market access likely to benefit sectors such as engineering, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and pharmaceuticals. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, eliminating tariffs on 99

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

Policies

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 2026 trade data, said India is also advancing trade negotiations with countries

Export

Govt Preparing FTA Utilisation Strategy To Boost Exports

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

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,