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.
Ministry Archives:Doc India
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.
India Secures Continued Market Access for Aquaculture, Honey, Eggs and Animal Casings Exports to the EU Beyond September 2026
India has secured continued market access to the European Union for aquaculture products, honey, eggs, and animal casings beyond September 2026. The announcement indicates a bilateral regulatory or SPS-related agreement maintaining export eligibility for these animal-origin products. This preserves a key trade channel for Indian exporters in the EU market.
India remains engaged with the U.S. on Section 301 proceedings and for finalisation of a framework agreement
India is actively engaging with the United States on ongoing Section 301 trade proceedings and working toward finalizing a bilateral framework trade agreement. The press release indicates continued negotiations between the two countries on these specific trade policy tracks. No final outcome has been announced yet.
India–Canada Joint Statement on the Conclusion of the Second Round of CEPA Negotiations
India and Canada concluded the second round of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations. The joint statement marks a formal milestone in bilateral FTA talks between the two countries. No further details are available from the snippet.
EU Includes India in Revised Draft List for Continued Export of Aquaculture Products to European Market from September 2026
The EU has included India in its revised draft list of countries permitted to continue exporting aquaculture products to the European market from September 2026. This development secures continued market access for Indian seafood and aquaculture exporters. The listing is subject to finalization of the EU’s revised approved third-country list.