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Commerce Secretary urges India to fully use new FTAs for services investment gains
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
Agrawal says the real opportunity is beyond tariffs
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has urged Indian industry to actively leverage newly signed free trade agreements, arguing they hold major trade and investment potential. He stressed that modern FTAs extend beyond tariff cuts, covering services and regulatory cooperation, which can build a more predictable environment for investors and improve business outcomes.
- Agrawal calls on industry to better utilize new FTAs
- Modern FTAs target services and regulations, not just tariffs
- Regulatory predictability is meant to attract investment
- Greater engagement could unlock wider trade opportunities
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