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India’s Free Trade Agreements Boost Exports and Opportunities

India’s strategy is moving from signing Free Trade Agreements to using them fully, helping businesses sell more abroad.

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Key Points

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India has expanded its network of Free Trade Agreements over the past decade.

Exports in the 2025‑2026 financial year reached 860 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of over 11% from the previous year.

The United Arab Emirates was the largest individual Free Trade Agreement market, importing 37 billion U.S. dollars worth of goods.

The India‑Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement increased Indian exports to Australia by more than 80% since 2020‑21.

Digital Certificate of Origin platforms and the e‑CoO 2.0 system help exporters prove eligibility quickly.

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Reduced tariffs and digital Certificate of Origin systems make it easier for Indian exporters to qualify for preferential treatment.

Exports reached a record 860 billion U.S. dollars, with the United Arab Emirates and Australia among the top markets.

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7 words

Free Trade Agreement

A comprehensive pact that reduces taxes and trade barriers between countries.

tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods, which can be lowered or removed under an agreement.

export

The act of sending goods or services to another country for sale.

Certificate of Origin

Official proof that a product was made in a particular country, allowing it to benefit from reduced tariffs.

investment

Putting money into a business or project with the expectation of future profit.

employment

Jobs or work that people do to earn money.

global

Relating to the whole world or many countries.

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