India’s trade deals
India’s agreements with the UK, EU, New Zealand, the US and Russia, each judged by whether firms can actually use them.
26 Dec 2025
The apple quota is the real test of India’s New Zealand trade deal
India’s deal with New Zealand offers a narrow opening for fresh apples. The price floor, seasonal window and allocation of import rights will decide who benefits.
30 Jan 2026
India’s EU trade deal will pay off if exporters can meet Europe’s rules
The agreement offers substantial tariff relief once it takes effect. India’s gains will depend on standards, carbon measurement and whether smaller firms can use the new access.
27 Feb 2026
The US tariff reset changes India’s bargaining position
The new 10% US surcharge can lower the duty on some Indian goods while removing the advantage India expected from a country-specific deal. Export orders depend on both effects.
17 Jul 2026
The UK–India trade deal’s real test is whether firms can use it
The UK–India trade agreement opens up real export opportunities. India should judge it by which firms claim the preference, win additional orders and expand production.
11 Sep 2026
India’s Russia trade target should be judged by repeat export orders
Raising bilateral trade from roughly $60 billion to $100 billion can be done in several ways. India gains more if its exporters develop durable non-energy sales.
11 Nov 2026
Three customs questions decide whether a trade deal’s tariff cut is real
A trade deal cuts duty on a list of tariff lines. Whether a shipment pays the lower rate depends on what customs says it is, where it was made and what it is worth. The Scotch whisky dispute shows all three tests at work.