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Weekly Brief - Trade Policy, Export Incentives, Customs Duty & FTA - 15th September, 2026
Key trade developments include the launch of India-MERCOSUR PTA expansion talks with electronic CoO implementation, DGFT ERP integration via Open APIs, and nationwide grassroots FTA utilization drives.
Key Statistics
| 780 Districts | SHA-256 RSA | 2004 PTA |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted districts under the nationwide FTA outreach drive | Digital security standard for DGFT Open API ERP integration | Baseline Preferential Trade Agreement framework currently undergoing expansion with MERCOSUR |
Weekly Executive Summary
- India and the MERCOSUR bloc initiated negotiations to expand their 2004 Preferential Trade Agreement and signed the First Additional Protocol for electronic Certificates of Origin.
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) rolled out an Open API facility on the Trade Connect e-Platform, enabling ERP integration for exporters.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry accelerated its nationwide campaign to push FTA utilization down to all 780 districts for MSMEs and startups.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
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