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Jun 20, 2025
Indian exporters increasingly utilize Free Trade Agreements
Indian exporters are seeing real gains from free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and the UAE this year.
Thanks to these deals—launched in 2022—more businesses can claim tariff perks, making it easier and cheaper to sell Indian goods abroad.
TL;DR
Surge in export certificates for these 2 markets
In 2024-25, India handed out 77,234 certificates for exports to Australia (up 19% from last year) and 122,036 for the UAE (up nearly 25%).
Across all FTAs, over 7.2 lakh certificates were issued—meaning more Indian products are getting a boost overseas.
India has 13 active FTAs now
India now has 13 active FTAs helping drive trade and investment.
The steady rise in certificate use shows more exporters are catching on to these benefits—which could mean even more opportunities for young entrepreneurs looking beyond borders.