COO – India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (India-Chile PTA): Unlocking Mutual Trade Benefits

COO – India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (India-Chile PTA): Unlocking Mutual Trade Benefits Introduction The India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), operational since August 2007, represents a key strategic trade pact between India and Chile. It was India’s first Preferential Trade Agreement in Latin America, designed to boost bilateral trade by reducing tariffs on a range of […]
COO – India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Opportunities

COO – India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Opportunities Introduction The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA), which came into effect on February 1, 2011, is a landmark bilateral trade pact aimed at strengthening economic ties between two of Asia’s largest economies. It covers trade in goods, services, investment, intellectual property, cooperation, […]
COO – India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IKCEPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Advantages

COO – India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IKCEPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Advantages Introduction India and South Korea have fostered growing economic ties in recent decades, culminating in the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IKCEPA), which entered into force on January 1, 2010. This trade agreement aims to liberalize and facilitate trade in goods, services, and […]
COO – India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Opportunities

COO – India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Opportunities Introduction India and Malaysia have long-standing economic relations strengthened through the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA), a bilateral trade agreement ratified in 2011 to promote deeper cooperation. This agreement facilitates trade in goods, services, investment, and other economic activities by reducing tariffs […]
COO – India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade

COO – India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA): Unlocking Bilateral Trade Introduction With growing globalization, comprehensive agreements between countries serve as crucial pillars for boosting trade and investment. The India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), which came into force on April 1, 2021, marks India’s first trade agreement with an African […]
COO – India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (India-Mercosur PTA): Expanding Bilateral Trade Horizons

COO – India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (India-Mercosur PTA): Expanding Bilateral Trade Horizons Introduction The India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) represents a key trade partnership between India and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Signed in 2004 and operational since 2009, the agreement aims to promote economic cooperation by reducing […]
COO – India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA): Unlocking Trade and Investment Potential

COO – India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA): Unlocking Trade and Investment Potential Introduction The India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), enforced since 2005, is one of India’s earliest and most comprehensive free trade agreements. It fosters strong economic ties encompassing trade in goods and services, investment, intellectual property rights, and cooperation in other sectors. […]
COO – India-Thailand Early Harvest Scheme (EHS): Unlocking Trade Opportunities

COO – India-Thailand Early Harvest Scheme (EHS): Unlocking Trade Opportunities Introduction India and Thailand, two vibrant economies in Asia, have strengthened their trade relations through various agreements. The India-Thailand Early Harvest Scheme (EHS), signed in April 2003, was the first step towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, designed to facilitate tariff concessions on selected products […]
COO – India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUCEPA): Facilitating Bilateral Commerce

COO – India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUCEPA): Facilitating Bilateral Commerce Introduction The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks a pivotal milestone in India’s global economic strategy and the wider UAE-India relationship. Entering into force on May 1, 2022, the IUCEPA is India’s first comprehensive trade agreement with a major Middle Eastern partner and […]
COO – SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA): Facilitating Regional Trade Integration

COO – SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA): Facilitating Regional Trade Integration Introduction Regional trade agreements are important vehicles for economic development and closer cooperation. The SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) represents a foundational step for South Asian regional integration, fostering economic ties and creating opportunities for trade growth among its member nations. Central to the […]