Other Briefings
US Tariffs Set to Resume August 1; India Pushes for Balanced Trade Pact
Trump has extended the pause on US tariffs until August 1, 2025, for India trade talks. We share the latest updates on the ongoing trade negotiations, BRICS tensions, and the India-US genetically modified (GM) animal feed imports debate.
India’s Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025
India recorded over US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY 2024–25, signaling investor confidence amid regulatory reforms and sectoral liberalization. Explore key trends, top sectors, and routes for foreign investment.
Countdown to the End of the 90-Day Tariff Pause: Where Does India Stand Now?
As the 90-day US tariff pause nears its end, India faces crucial trade decisions. India’s ongoing talks with the US aim to protect its key sectors, while lessons from Vietnam’s recent deal offer critical insights.
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.
India-UK FTA 2025: Strategic Insights for Textile Exporters and Importers
Learn how the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is reshaping textile trade. Explore tariff-free access, export data, compliance requirements, and strategic insights for Indian manufacturers and UK importers.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 insights into India’s evolving FTA landscape, as Indian authorities issued 720,996 preferential certificates in FY 2024–25, highlighting increased exporter participation and stronger global trade engagement.
India Schedules First Digital Population Census for 2027: What You Need to Know
On June 16, 2025, the central government officially announced that India’s first digital population census will be conducted in two phases—from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. This will be the first nationwide census since 2011.
Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones
India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.
