Other Briefings
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.
India–UAE CEPA: Recent Updates Put “Utilization” and Compliance Back in Focus
The India–UAE CEPA enters its implementation phase as the Joint Committee addresses market access frictions, regulatory coordination, and gold TRQ reforms, with bilateral trade between the two countries crossing US$100 billion in FY 2024-25.
India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What’s in it for Businesses
India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets.
India Family Offices: A New Investment Force in Private Markets
2026 is expected to see greater family office participation in private equity and venture capital, more structured co-investment with global and domestic funds, and a stronger role for family offices as long-term capital providers in India’s private markets.
India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies
India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.
India-Cyprus Relations: Strategic Partnership and Economic Roadmap 2025–2029
India and Cyprus advance their comprehensive partnership through strengthened defense ties, growing trade links, and a forward-looking Joint Action Plan for 2025–29.
How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities
Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.
India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.
