India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO is scheduled for 21 and 23 July 2026. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining India’s trade and related policies. No further substantive details are available from the snippet.
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Amendment to Guidelines for Market Access Support under Export Promotion Mission (EPM) — Niryat Disha
India’s DGFT has amended the guidelines for Market Access Support (MAS) under the Export Promotion Mission (Niryat Disha) via Trade Notice No. 08/2026. The amendment updates rules governing financial support for exporters seeking market access. Specific changes to eligibility or funding criteria are referenced but not detailed in the snippet.
Review and Re-allocation of Export Quota for Wheat Flour and Related Products
India’s DGFT issued a trade notice reviewing and reallocating the export quota for wheat flour and related products. This involves specific quota management decisions affecting exporters of these commodities.
Amendment to Import Policy for Copper (Chapter 74) and Aluminium (Chapter 76) under ITC(HS) 2022
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions under Chapter 74 (copper) and Chapter 76 (aluminium) of the ITC(HS) 2022 schedule. The changes modify sub-paragraphs of specific policy conditions governing imports of these metals. This affects the regulatory framework for copper and aluminium imports into India.
Extension of TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports under India-UAE CEPA (HS 7108) to 30 September 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorisations for gold imports under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (HS 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, now valid until 30 September 2026. This measure affects preferential import entitlements for gold under the bilateral FTA framework.
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to Enter into Force on 15 July 2026
India and the United Kingdom announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and an Agreement on Social Security Contributions will enter into force on 15 July 2026. The agreement is described as a next-generation economic corridor deal. No further details are available in the snippet.
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Leads U.S. Delegation to India for Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer led a U.S. delegation to India for bilateral trade agreement negotiations. The talks represent a formal round of negotiations toward a U.S.-India trade deal. No specific outcomes are detailed in the snippet, but the engagement is a named, structured trade negotiation event.
APEDA Facilitates First Biscuit Export Shipment from Varanasi to Oman Following India-Oman CEPA
India’s APEDA facilitated the first biscuit export shipment from Varanasi to Oman under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The shipment demonstrates market access gains from the CEPA for processed food exporters. This marks a concrete implementation outcome of the bilateral trade agreement.
DPIIT Notifies Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 to Strengthen Supply Chains and Facilitate Industry Compliance
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, aimed at strengthening supply chains and supporting industry compliance with quality control requirements. The order appears to provide transitional arrangements for sectors subject to Quality Control Orders (QCOs), which function as mandatory technical standards and non-tariff […]
India Deploys 1,000 Advisory Personnel to Help Businesses Maximize India-UK CETA Benefits
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to assist businesses in leveraging benefits under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The initiative is aimed at maximizing utilization of the FTA’s provisions by Indian exporters and importers. This follows the conclusion of the India-UK CETA negotiations.