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\n India is poised to become one of the world’s next economic
\npowers. In pursuit of this vision, the country has adopted a dual
\nstrategy of strengthening domestic capabilities while actively
\ndeepening international trade relationships. One of the key tools
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Introduction<\/p>\n

India is poised to become one of the world’s next economic
\npowers. In pursuit of this vision, the country has adopted a dual
\nstrategy of strengthening domestic capabilities while actively
\ndeepening international trade relationships. One of the key tools
\nemployed by India and by many nations navigating the complexity of
\nglobal commerce is the use of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs),
\nwhich reduce or eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers. For
\nIndia, RTAs have become instrumental in establishing stable and
\npredictable trade partnerships amid global volatility. Notably,
\nIndia ranks 10th globally in terms of RTA usage, following leaders
\nsuch as the European Union and the United Kingdom, which have long
\nleveraged such agreements to secure their positions in the
\ninternational trading system.<\/p>\n

India’s increasing integration into the global economy is
\nreflected in its active participation in a broad array of RTAs.
\nThese agreements are not merely symbolic; they yield tangible
\neconomic benefits, such as reduced or zero customs duties on
\nqualifying imports, which help Indian industries access raw
\nmaterials at lower costs, strengthen supply chains, and improve
\nglobal competitiveness.<\/p>\n

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What are RTAs<\/p>\n

RTAs are either bilateral (between two countries) or
\nplurilateral\/multilateral (involving more than two countries)
\nreciprocal trade arrangements entered into by countries across
\nvarious regions. These agreements aim to reduce trade barriers and
\nfacilitate smoother movement of goods and services, thereby
\npromoting deeper economic cooperation. RTAs play a crucial role in
\nbridging the gap between developed and developing economies. For
\ndeveloping countries, they offer opportunities to lower trade
\ncosts, enhance exports, and accelerate economic growth. By granting
\npreferential treatment to signatory countries, RTAs promote mutual
\nbenefit through reduced tariffs, improved market access, and
\ninvestment-friendly frameworks.<\/p>\n

General Framework of FTAs<\/p>\n

India till now has implemented 15 FTAs and 6 PTAs, and is
\nnegotiating more than 20 new pacts, most notably with the United
\nKingdom and the European Union. The latest milestone is the
\nIndia\u2011EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (March
\n2024) with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein,
\nunderscoring India’s shift toward high\u2011standard,
\nplurilateral deals that lower trade barriers and stimulate
\ninvestment.<\/p>\n

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Core Provisions Shared by Most Indian FTAs<\/p>\n

Most Indian FTAs share a core set of provisions aimed at
\nfacilitating trade and investment among partner countries. These
\ntypically include commitments on tariff elimination or reduction,
\nallowing for preferential access to goods originating from the FTA
\npartner. Rules of Origin (RoO) play a critical role in determining
\neligibility for such preferences, ensuring that only goods with
\nsubstantial economic connection to the partner country qualify.
\nFurther, FTAs usually provide for national treatment and
\nmost-favoured nation treatment [MFN], customs cooperation, and
\ntrade facilitation measures to reduce procedural delays at borders.
\nMany agreements also include dispute settlement mechanisms,
\ninvestment protection clauses, and provisions for sanitary and
\nphytosanitary [SPS] standards and technical barriers to trade
\n[TBT]. Increasingly, India’s newer FTAs incorporate chapters on
\nservices trade, intellectual property, e-commerce, and sustainable
\ndevelopment, reflecting the evolving priorities of modern trade
\npolicy. Recently, The India-UK CETA has been signed on 24 July 2025
\nand negotiations were finalised on 6 May 2025 after over three
\nyears and fifteen rounds of talk.<\/p>\n

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