A new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive global value chain participation. The committee should examine tariffs and regulatory alignment for tech-intensive production.

India's free trade agreements risk widening trade deficits and weakening export competitiveness, necessitating a focus on domestic industrial capabilities.

Commerce Department initiates efforts to identify testing and certification gaps, enhancing quality infrastructure for Indian exporters amid FTAs.