Twenty years in the making, India and the EU signed a landmark free trade agreement in January 2026 creating a zone covering 2 billion people and nearly 25% of global GDP. The deal stands as a major milestone amid escalating global fragmentation and rising US protectionism.
World Economic Forum · March 2026
In a remarkable turn of events, international trade has bounced back stronger than ever, with global trade volumes reaching an unprecedented $32 trillion in 2024, according to the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) report released today
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has exceeded all expectations in its first year, with bilateral trade crossing $100 billion, making it one of the most successful trade agreements in recent history.
From the Strait of Hormuz to Asian stock markets, the 2026 conflict has rattled supply chains, spiked energy costs, and left businesses worldwide navigating their most uncertain operating environment in years. March 24, 2026 · Global Business Analysis · 10 min read BREAKING — STRAIT OF HORMUZ “For a long time, the nightmare scenario that […]