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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Deepak Mishra

India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset

India's trade diplomacy appears to suffer from a split personality. Its bilateral persona lives in the fast lane - setting ambitious targets, accepting far-reaching commitments, and displaying a striking appetite for closing deals.

Between 2021 and mid-2026, India signed 7 bilateral and regional trade agreements. Agreement with the EU has been successfully concluded, while negotiations with the US are at an advanced stage.

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