Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on August 12, 2026, attended the signing of Terms of Reference between India and the Southern African Customs Union in New Delhi. Goyal said, "The five SACU countries all want development, new infrastructure, and to create new employment opportunities for their youth. India has considerable such capacities that can be exported to their countries."

India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begin soon. South Africa is India's largest…

India and the Southern African Customs Union are on the verge of finalizing terms for a significant trade pact. This agreement aims to set the groundwork for future negotiations…

India and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclude within one year of their formal…

India and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalled between 2002 and 2010. New Delhi…

India and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to finalize within a few months, this…

Pact could boost trade while giving India access to Sacu’s critical minerals