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India, Southern African customs bloc revive trade pact talks

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India, Southern African customs bloc revive trade pact talks

India and the five-member Southern African Customs Union ⁠signed terms of reference on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) to start talks on a preferential trade agreement, as New Delhi seeks lower tariffs on exports including cars, pharmaceuticals and ‌industrial machinery. The move revives talks between India and SACU, comprising South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini,…

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India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials

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India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials

India will not attempt signing free trade agreements (FTA) with the African continent ‘as of now’, and will instead prioritise commercial ties with the trading blocs and customs unions in the continent, said officials here on Saturday (May 9, 2026). The information was shared by officials as preparations are under way for the upcoming India-Africa…

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