India and UAE step up their trade game under CEPA

Business Nov 27, 2025

India and the UAE just wrapped up an important meeting to boost their trade partnership, thanks to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
They tackled everything from market access and gold import quotas to anti-dumping rules and smoother data sharing.
This session was all about making it easier for both countries to do business together.

Big goals: $100 billion non-oil trade by 2030

The two nations are aiming high—they want non-oil, non-precious metal trade to hit $100 billion by 2030.
They're also working on better cooperation in areas like pharma regulations and food safety standards.
In 2024-25, total trade already crossed $100 billion, jumping nearly 20% from before, showing just how fast things are moving between India and the UAE.