The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified substitution of certain Standards, including the following, with effect from 22nd February 2025.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade had earlier extended the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) for Pre and Post shipment Rupee Export Credit till 30th June 2024.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified the substitution of IS 1171: 2026 Ferromanganese — Specification (Sixth Revision) with effect from 27th March 2026. However, the previous unamended Standard will remain in force concurrently till 27th September 2026.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the Handbook of Procedures to incorporate procedure for seeking views, suggestions, comments...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the Interest Equalisation Scheme with the following changes with immediate effect:

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and in exercise of powers conferred under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (BIS Act, 2016), introduced a set of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in 2022 and 2023 mandating compliance with Indian Standards for specified Polyester Yarn products.

Several WTO members have questioned Indian agricultural policies in respect of export restrictions on rice and wheat as well as electricity and income subsidies offered to farmers.

India and Maldives successfully concluded trade negotiations for a free trade agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations.

The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced significant changes that strengthened the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to deal with contemporary issues concerning competition in the Indian markets.

Trade Remedial ActionsBIS Updates The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified the amendment of certain Standards, including IS 13983: 1994 Stainless Steel Sinks for Domestic Purposes — Specification, with effect from 3rd August 2026. However, the previous unamended Standards will remain in force concurrently till 2nd February 2027.

Saudi Arabia became a member of the WTO in 2005. In its effort to adapt its laws to be compatible with the WTO Agreements, the Common Law on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing and Safeguard Measures ("Common Law") was enacted.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified the amendment of certain Standards, including the following, with effect from 22nd June 2026.

Pursuant to the writ petitions filed before the Hon'ble Madras High Court challenging the failure of the Central Government to impose anti-dumping duties despite the Directorate General of Trade Remedies issuing affirmative final findings, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras has granted interim relief.

GKB Ophthalmics Limited had filed an appeal against the final finding issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies recommending anti-dumping duty on the imports of semi-finished ophthalmic lenses...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the Import Policy of Glufosinate and its salts. The imports falling under HS Codes 38 08 9193, 38 08 9199, 38 08 9361, 38 08 9391, 38 08 9399, 38 08 9912, 38 08 9991 and 38 08 9999 shall be “Restricted”, where the combined amount of the CIF value and applicable anti-dumping duty, calculated on a per kilogram basis, is less than Rs 1,154.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has extended the date for filing of Annual RoDTEP Return from 30th September 2025 to 30th November 2025.

On 12th August 2026, India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), comprising of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to guide negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement. The ToR has revived the trade negotiations which were stalled since 2010. Pursuant to the ToR, negotiations will create preferential market access for India in the SACU countries for exports of automobiles, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery, textiles, diamonds, and agro-processed goods.

US has imposed reciprocal tariffs, which will be effective from 5th April 2025.

On 27th April 2026, the delegations from India and New Zealand signed the India- New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The agreement grants 100% duty‑free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand from day one.

On 27th April 2026, the delegations from India and New Zealand signed the India- New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The agreement grants 100% duty‑free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand from day one