Category: EXIM Updates
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India-UK FTA to Move Toward Implementation and Further Trade Access
The India-UK FTA moves towards implementation. Both countries are on track for an April 2026 start date as soon as contingent approvals from the UK Parliament come through. Implementation Progress and Market Access The agreement is expected to support tariff reductions and increase bilateral trade flows. Under the CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement), 99% of Indian exports are set to enter the UK…
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Revenue secretary highlights role of customs reforms for MSMEs and India’s manufacturing drive
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava says customs reforms centred on technology and stakeholder partnership will help exporters, MSMEs and manufacturing access global markets.
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Government extends export obligation timelines amid West Asia disruptions
Government extends export obligation timelines to August 2026 to support exporters facing shipping and logistics disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.
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Trade Reset: US Cuts India Tariffs, Ignites Export Momentum
In a breakthrough shift in global trade policy, the United States has cut tariffs on Indian exports from 25% to around 18%, marking a major shift in trade policy that boosts India’s market access and competitiveness in the world’s largest consumer market. Diplomacy Meets Dollars: The Deal Unpacked The tariff cut follows sustained dialogue between…
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“The Mother of All Deals”: India–EU FTA unlocks Duty-Free Access for Over 99% of Indian Exports
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations after nearly two decades of talks. The free trade agreement was signed during the India-EU summit in New Delhi, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and…
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Australia-India Trade Pact Opens Zero-Duty Access, Unlocking New Opportunities for Indian Exporters
India’s export landscape is set for a significant boost as 100% of Australian tariff lines for Indian exports move to zero duty from January 1, 2026, creating fresh momentum for labour-intensive and manufacturing-driven sectors. The announcement was shared by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, underscoring the growing impact of the India–Australia Economic…
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Indian Firms Turn to ‘India + One’ Strategy as Tariffs Bite
Indian exporters are reworking their strategies as US tariffs on goods climb past 50%. FMCG majors like Parle, Amul, ITC, and Titan are considering shifting part of their production abroad, while apparel companies weigh the ‘India + One’ model to stay competitive.
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India Explores Inventory-Based E-Commerce Models to Boost MSME Exports amid Tariffs
The Ministry of Commerce engaged global e-commerce players and Indian MSMEs to explore strategies under the Export Hubs model to strengthen exports
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India Extends Duty-Free Cotton Imports to Ease Tariff Impact on Textile Exporters
To counter rising U.S. tariffs, India extends zero-duty cotton import window to December 31, reducing input costs for textile exporters.
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India Readies First Counter to Trump’s Tariffs: Focus on Textile Exports, 40-Nation Outreach
India eyes diversified export growth and new textile markets as US tariffs rise. Government launches major outreach to 40+ countries.