Overview
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said 100% of Australian tariff lines will move to zero duty for Indian goods under the Ind‑Aus ECTA from January 1, 2026.
- India’s exports to Australia rose 8% in FY2024‑25, with officials linking the gain to improved market access under the pact.
- Gems and jewellery shipments to Australia increased 16% during April–November 2025, alongside advances in chemicals, textiles, plastics, pharmaceuticals and petroleum products.
- A Mutual Recognition Arrangement on organic products was signed to reduce compliance costs and enable smoother trade for certified exporters.
- India is advancing a wider Indo‑Pacific trade agenda with ongoing CECA negotiations and a concluded New Zealand FTA that removes duties on all Indian exports and includes a $20 billion investment commitment.