India has presented its recent diplomatic outreach across the Indo-Pacific as a significant step toward deepening strategic and economic partnerships. The government outlined ten major outcomes covering defence cooperation, maritime security, trade, connectivity, energy security, digital public infrastructure, education, sports, and cultural exchanges.
In a significant move aimed at supporting India's textile and apparel sector, the Central government has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on cotton imports. The exemption will remain in effect from June 1 to October 31, 2026, and is expected to improve cotton availability, reduce production costs.
