India Targets GCC Free Trade Pact Within a Year: Talks Officially Launched

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 3,300 Views

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally begun, with expectations to conclude within a year. The pact aims to boost trade in goods, services, digital commerce, and investments across the $178 billion corridor.