VERIFIEDET Policy·12 May 2026neutral

India’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce Secretary

AI Summary

·Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted the underutilization of India's finalized free trade agreements.
·New FTAs with developed nations are anticipated to attract investment by addressing factors beyond tariffs.
·While FTAs have increased trade volumes, exports have not kept pace with imports, possibly due to robust domestic demand.