ISDS Case Map
India
US seeks India’s concessions on government procurement, farm subsidies, patent laws, and data flow restrictions in upcoming FTA talks.
India is revising its Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework aims to address investor concerns about stringent dispute resolution and limited protections, aligning with evolving global economic realities and ensuring India's sovereign rights and regulatory space.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to commence his visit to Washington as India and the United states prepare to initiate negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement.
India is negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, aiming to conclude by 2025, after a $15.44 billion trade surplus in 2023-24. While opportunities exist in electric vehicle batteries and technology, challenges in the automotive and agricultural sectors require cautious, selective liberalization to protect Indian interests.
The U.S. and India agreed to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (BTA) by October 2025, aiming for $500 billion in trade by 2030. Concerns arise over potential imbalances due to economic disparities, with President Trump criticizing India's high tariffs. The joint statement commits to enhancing trade and investment, but uncertainties remain about addressing these disparities and the impact on the Indian market amid Trump's upcoming tariff plans.
After US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement.
The EU seeks lower tariffs as India's biggest FTA nears finalisation after nine rounds of talks, with the next set for March 10-14, boosting access for textiles, leather, and marine exports.
After duty cut on bourbon, motorcycles, expectation that India may give similar relaxation to scotch whisky and automobiles.
The new bilateral investment treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates clarifies concerns around enforcing investor-State awards in India—at least for this BIT.
India and the UK will restart free trade talks, nearly a year after negotiations were paused ahead of general elections in both countries.
