India's Free Trade Agreement Strategy
India's FTA strategy has shifted from caution (withdrawal from RCEP in 2019) to selective bilateral engagement. By 2026, India has concluded or advanced FTAs with Australia, UAE, EFTA, UK, and the EU (Jan 2026), while also negotiating the US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The Delhi Declaration's USD 500 billion trade target reflects India's pivot toward structured trade frameworks rather than ad hoc commerce.
- India exited RCEP citing concerns about Chinese goods flooding Indian markets via ASEAN countries.
- The India-UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) signed in 2022 was India's fastest negotiated FTA (concluded in 88 days).
- India's overall merchandise trade exceeded USD 1.2 trillion in 2024–25.
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