India has launched a Rs 4,531 crore Market Access Support intervention to aid MSMEs and first-time exporters in expanding global reach and overcoming trade finance hurdles. This initiative, part of a larger export promotion mission, aims to boost buyer connections and market presence through structured interventions and financial support for international participation.
Government notifies first set of export promotion mission scheme
India has imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty of $60.87-$130.66 per tonne on low ash metallurgical coke imports for six months. This measure affects imports from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia, potentially raising steelmaking costs as the country aims to boost steel production.
India and Israel teams will meet next month to discuss a proposed Free Trade Agreement. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and investments between the two nations. Negotiations for the agreement formally began in November. The upcoming meeting will focus on structuring the FTA. Trade representatives from Israel are expected to attend these crucial […]
Top Exporters? All loads lead to India’s hotspots
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India’s export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are leading merchandise exports. Jamnagar in Gujarat and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are top exporting districts. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as an electronics manufacturing hub. Location advantages and policy support are crucial for this growth.
The government has permitted the export of organic sugar, setting an annual limit of 50,000 tonnes. This move, detailed in a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, is governed by APEDA’s guidelines. Organic sugar is produced from sugarcane cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, adhering to strict organic farming and processing standards.
India has eased its export policy for organic sugar, permitting shipments of up to 50,000 tonnes annually. This move lifts the “restricted” status imposed in 2023, which had mandated traders to secure licenses for exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the revised policy, outlining specific modalities for these exports.
Indian exports to Australia will become duty-free for all product categories starting January 1, 2026. This move follows an interim trade pact implemented in December 2022. Indian exports have already seen an 8 percent rise in 2024-25. This development promises new opportunities for India’s labour-intensive sectors and strengthens supply chains.
India and Bahrain have exchanged draft terms to begin CEPA talks, with a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in the works. India has shared its JWG composition at the joint secretary level. Meanwhile, India’s discussions with the GCC to finalise a free trade pact continue, with terms with Qatar “substantially finalized.”
Australia will eliminate tariffs on all Indian exports starting January 1, 2026, a move expected to boost labor-intensive sectors. This development follows a significant increase in India’s exports to Australia, which grew by 8% in 2024-25, underscoring the success of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation & Trade Agreement (ECTA).
India and Bahrain are moving forward with trade talks. Draft terms for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have been exchanged. A joint working group is being established. India is also in discussions with the GCC for a free trade pact, with terms for Qatar substantially finalized. These agreements aim to boost Indian exports and diversify […]