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India’s FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment
Monitor the 2026 status of all of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and CEPAs. This live tracker covers the historic EU deal, UK CETA implementation, and ongoing negotiations with Canada, the GCC, and the US.
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India Invites TRQ Applications for UK Vehicle Imports Under CETA for 2027
Under the India-UK CETA, businesses can apply for TRQ allocations to bring UK-origin vehicles into India in 2027. OEMs and authorised dealers have until 21 Nov. 2026 to submit online applications, along with a pre-purchase agreement from the manufacturer.
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5 Reasons India is a Growing Investment Destination for Swiss Companies
India-Switzerland bilateral trade reached US$25.48 billion in FY 2025-26. The India-EFTA TEPA is creating new avenues for Swiss investment in India's manufacturing, technology, infrastructure and other growth sectors.
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India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
India has expanded the I-CAS Halal certification requirement to 20 additional markets, bringing the total number of covered export destinations to 35 as of 2026. Explore the newly added markets and implementation timelines for exporters.
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India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.
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Why Acquisition of Shares Remains an Important FDI Route into India
Foreign investment through acquisition of existing shares remains an important India FDI route. Explore recent trends, investment structures, compliance requirements, and why foreign investors choose to acquire stakes in established Indian companies.
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India-New Zealand FTA Rules Clarify Origin Status for Third-Country Shipments
Understand how rules of origin under the India-New Zealand FTA determine product eligibility for preferential tariffs, including product-specific criteria, qualifying value content (QVC), proof of origin, and customs compliance.
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RBI FEMA Export-Import Amendments Now in Effect: Key Changes for Businesses
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amendments to the FEMA regulations governing exports and imports took effect on 1 October 2026, introducing several new provisions. The changes affect exporters, importers, service businesses, merchanting traders, and authorised dealers.