Beyond tariff cuts: Why India's new wave of FTAs demands greater tax and trade readiness

India signed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom in July 2025, which entered into force on July 15, 2026. These new-generation deals help businesses trade smarter by leveraging supply chains. Meetika Baghel said, "New-generation FTAs require a shift in business mindset from viewing them as trade concessions."