FTA partners’ share in India’s trade rises to 28.8%; export basket remains concentrated in jewellery: NITI Aayog

April 20, 2026 4:57 PM

FTA partners’ share in India’s trade rises to 28.8%; export basket remains concentrated in jewellery: NITI Aayog

The share of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners in India's trade has risen sharply to 28.8 per cent in 2024, highlighting a structural shift in the country's trade composition, even as concerns remain over export concentration in sectors such as gold and platinum jewellery, according to NITI Aayog's latest "Trade Watch Quarterly" report. "FTA partners have emerged as a key driver of India's trade integration in value chains," the report said. It added that "India's trade composition has underg...

NITI Aayog releases third edition of ‘Trade Watch Quarterly,’ highlights India’s trade resilience and impact of US trade policy

July 14, 2025 4:53 PM

NITI Aayog releases third edition of ‘Trade Watch Quarterly,’ highlights India’s trade resilience and impact of US trade policy

India’s trade performance in the third quarter of FY 2024–25 demonstrated cautious resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions and fluctuating global demand, according to the latest edition of Trade Watch Quarterly released by NITI Aayog on Monday. The third edition of the quarterly report, unveiled by NITI Aayog Member Dr. Arvind Virmani, presents a data-driven analysis of India’s trade performance during a period of international uncertainty and policy realignments. According to the r...