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About India’s Trade Agreements
Established in 2025, India’s Trade Agreements was created as a public knowledge initiative to simplify and explain international trade and trade agreements.
All information is drawn from official trade sources and credible publications, presented in a manner that is accurate, neutral, and accessible. The focus is on clarity, reliability, and ease of understanding rather than technical or legal interpretation.
Our Vision
To provide clear, reliable, and accessible information on global trade and trade agreements for a broad public audience.
Our Mission
To support informed global engagement by making trade knowledge understandable to all.
Understanding Trade
Trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries. Nations trade to access products, technologies, services, and expertise that may not be available or efficient to produce domestically.
Trade supports
Economic growth
Job creation
Innovation and competitiveness
Global cooperation
What Are Trade Agreements?
Trade agreements are formal arrangements between countries or regions that establish rules governing trade and investment.
These agreements aim to:
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Reduce or eliminate import duties (tariffs)
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Improve market access
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Provide clarity and stability in trade rules
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Encourage cross-border investment and cooperation
Types of Trade Agreements
We practice what we preach
Free Trade Agreement
(FTA)
An agreement that reduces or removes tariffs on goods and services between participating countries.
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA / CECA)
A broader framework covering trade in goods, services, investment, and economic cooperation.
Preferential Trade Agreement
(PTA)
An agreement that offers reduced tariffs on selected products.