Over the past decades, India has significantly deepened its integration with global markets, supported by strong export performance, resilient services trade, and an expanding network of trade partnerships, reflecting growing competitiveness and adaptability to changing global demand dynamics.

The country has not only increased its share in global trade but has also diversified its trading partnerships. With an index score higher than that of all countries in the Global North, India's trade ecosystem underscores resilience in the face of tariff uncertainties and emerging global challenges.

An expanding network of FTAs strengthens India's trade strategy by ensuring reliable market access. These agreements help reinforce the country's trajectory towards a stronger global trade presence by supporting export-oriented firms expand production and integrate more deeply into global value chains.

Bilateral and multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) constitute a key pillar of India's trade strategy, designed to expand trade and investment through enhanced market access, greater trade in services, reduction of non-tariff barriers, promotion of investment, and strengthened economic and technical cooperation. By leveraging trade complementarities, these agreements boost export potential, create new opportunities for industry and farmers, and generate employment across sectors.