Other Briefings
Investment Opportunities in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is among the top investment hubs in India. The state serves as a major industrial hub and has numerous industrial parks, ports, and abundant natural resources. Read more to know about its economy, industrial cities, connectivity, and state incentives.
Opportunities for French Investment in India
France and India have committed to increasing trade relations to 15 billion euro by 2022. Read to know about French investment prospects in India’s automobile, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, and service industry.
Importing High-End Vehicles to be Made Easier in India
India may ease norms for importing high-end vehicles by removing mandatory restrictions on price and engine capacity, as well as local testing conditions.
RCEP Members Agree to Liberalize Services Market, Other Concessions for India
India won key concessions at the RCEP Singapore Ministerial held on August 30-31, including an agreement to liberalize the services market and allow for bilateral negotiations with non-FTA partners.
EAEU-India Free Trade Zone: Initial negotiations eye improved access to new markets
The EAEU and India are negotiating a free trade zone agreement to tap into each others markets, exchange technology know-how, and boost trade flows through liberalization.
RCEP Negotiations and India’s Position on the Asia-Pacific Trade Pact
Maximalist positions on core issues threaten to derail RCEP negotiations. India seeks concessions on the movement of skilled professionals while member countries demand tariff relaxation on 92 percent of traded goods from India.
India’s Free Trade Agreements
India has signed multiple trade facilitation agreements with various countries and regional blocs, including FTAs (ASEAN), PTAs (MERCOSUR), CECAs (Singapore), and CEPAs (Korea).
China Reduces Drug Tariffs, Indian Manufacturers Remain Skeptical over Market Access
Indian drug and medical device makers and exporters could enjoy greater market access in China after the country announced import tariff exemptions but concern over non-tariff barriers remains.
