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India's trade policy in 2025 unfolded against a challenging global backdrop of high US tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and slowing global demand. Even so, the year turned out to be one of India's most productive in terms of free trade agreements (FTAs).

Mint explains the playbook behind New Delhi's signing of two major FTAs, concluding negotiations for another, and advancing several trade talks to advanced stages.

India's trade strategy in 2025 took shape amid he...