ISDS Case Map
India
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has sparked concern among apple growers in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, with apprehensions that the deal could adversely impact domestic producers and the fragile hill economy.
India is pushing forward with trade deals. Negotiations for a free trade agreement with Canada are speeding up. Talks are also underway with Chile and Peru. However, discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council have been temporarily halted due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The proposed pact gains significance as India looks to diversify its export destinations amid global economic uncertainties.
India and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tariff lines, aimed at boosting exports from sectors such as textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals and processed foods.
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April 2026, grants 100% duty-free access for over 8,200 Indian export lines and includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment to Indian pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and engineering exports.
Australia will look to expand its trade deal with India, as nations try to diversify relationships amid global uncertainty.
India and the US advance talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement, focusing on market access, digital trade, and supply chain resilience amid shifting tariff dynamics.
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) president Ashok Dhawale has alleged that India’s trade agreements with the United States have turned into a curse for farmers, severely impacting the agricultural sector. The trade deals had weakened domestic agriculture, while rising input costs such as fertilizers, pesticides, diesel, and seeds made farming increasingly unviable.
India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement, granting nearly 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and boosting bilateral trade.
India and the US are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India's foreign ministry said.
