ISDS Case Map
India
India and the UK are negotiating a free trade agreement. The UK seeks reduced tariffs on goods, while India wants greater market access for its professionals and protection for its auto industry. Both countries are also discussing sustainability and innovation in the automotive sector.
The Eurasian Economic Union intends to expand its network of free trade zones by signing agreements with several countries, including Egypt, the UAE, India, and Indonesia.
India-UK FTA, which has been under deliberations for over two years, could see further hiccups with a new government in the United Kingdom yet to constitute a negotiating team.
The Swiss government has submitted a free trade agreement with India to its parliament for ratification. The agreement aims to increase trade and investment between the two regions. However, it has faced public opposition due to concerns about environmental impacts and the protection of domestic industries.
India is increasingly focusing on Uruguay as a key partner in South America. Ongoing negotiations for a new Bilateral Investment Treaty further underscore Uruguay's potential as a key partner in India’s South American strategy.
The leaders expressed satisfaction at the pace of ongoing negotiations for signing an India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The EU's deforestation rules and carbon tax on imports are seen as non-tariff barriers that could hinder the negotiations. India, while committed to environmental protection, opposes these measures as they are perceived as protectionist and could negatively impact Indian exports. The EU's stance on CBAM and EUDR, which they claim are not protectionist and are essential for their climate agenda.
The Indian Ambassador to Oman, H E Amit Narang, announced that negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman are progressing well. Both countries aim to finalize this agreement soon, which would significantly boost bilateral trade and investment.
Senior officials of India and Australia are expected to hold their next round of talks for a compressive free trade agreement in November, the commerce ministry said.
The next round of talks between the two sides is scheduled for September 23-27. This will be the ninth round since talks were relaunched in 2022.
