Other Briefings
How India’s Latin America Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Businesses
As global trade patterns evolve, India is intensifying its outreach to Latin America to diversify export markets and secure critical resources. Rising trade volumes, active FTA and CEPA negotiations, and growing two-way investment signal a structural shift in economic ties, creating new opportunities for manufacturers, exporters, and investors.
MoSPI Projects 7.4% GDP Growth for India in FY 2025-26
India is set to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4 percent in FY 2025–26. Strong domestic consumption, sustained capital investment, and robust services growth continue to underpin a favorable environment for long-term business expansion and investment planning.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 – New Publication Out Now
The 2026 edition of ‘An Introduction to Doing Business in India’ provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
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.
