India: International Trade & Investment

The DGTR issued final findings in the anti-dumping investigation into imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia. The application for the initiation of the investigation was filed by Indian Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers Association. The Authority noted that the imports from the subject countries have increased significantly in absolute and relative terms

Earlier this year in March, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated investigations pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting 60 (sixty) of its major trading partners.

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.

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

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.

India has become one of the most attractive destinations for international companies seeking long term growth and regional expansion. As global markets evolve, businesses are increasingly focusing...

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced comprehensive new regulations consolidating the entire export-import framework, set to take effect from October 2026.

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.

India and New Zealand have on 27 April 2026 signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The negotiations were officially launched on 16 March 2025 and after five formal rounds of negotiations and several intersessions...