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The government follows a careful and calibrated approach when negotiating for FTAs to ensure that the trade deal is

Outstanding issues include UKs reluctance over Indias stand that British automakers have to increase utilisation of local components in their vehicles to 45% to get concessions from New Delhi

The absence of any agreement on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) casts a cloud over Indian steel exports to the region.

The expo could also see the return of EV maker Great Wall Motors to India, while American car manufacturer Ford, a company that had paused its sales and business about two years ago, is also likely to announce a comeback at the mega exhibition next month.

India UK FTA: Indias Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal, has said that countries negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with India are looking to gain a greater share in the countrys rapidly growing automobile sector. The industry has strengthened in various areas, including auto-grade steel, components, and tires, and is now shifting from conventional internal combustion engines to electric vehicle (EV) battery-based systems.

Indias Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal, has said that countries negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with India are looking to gain a greater share in the countrys rapidly growing automobile sector. The industry has strengthened in various areas, including auto-grade steel, components, and tires, and is now shifting from conventional internal combustion engines to electric vehicle (EV) battery-based systems.

According to sources, negotiations are at an advanced stage for three free trade agreements, including the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the European Free Trade Association with the four-nation bloc of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland as well as the India-UK FTA

According to GTRI’s Srivastava, India’s “Look West” policy will dominate its export strategy in 2024. Apart from that, new and emerging matters such as digital trade and sustainability will also be a key aspect of FTA talks going ahead

According to a statement by the finance ministry in the Parliament, currently there is no plan to exempt local value addition cost or to provide subsidy on EV imports.

The free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom is facing further delays due to disagreements, particularly regarding trade in goods and services. India is struggling to differentiate between its wants and needs in the negotiations. The two countries were expected to sign the proposed agreement at the end of this month, but progress has slowed.