India–Australia ECTA four years: trade USD 24.1 billion
Next story · 2 AprFull customs duty exemption on critical petrochemicals amid West Asia conflict
What happened
- The India–Australia ECTA completed four years; bilateral trade reached USD 24.1 billion in 2024-25 [PIB].
Background
- ECTA entered into force on 29 December 2022; a CECA is under negotiation.
Why it matters
- ECTA opened Australia to India’s labour-intensive goods; trade figures show the effect.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-02): the India–Australia ECTA completed four years; bilateral trade reached USD 24.1 billion in 2024-25.
- ECTA opened Australia to India's labour-intensive goods; trade figures show the effect.
Quotable data pointbilateral trade reached USD 24.1 billion in 2024-25.
PIB: Commerce: India–Australia ECTA, 2 Apr 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: ECTA vs CECA.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Trade 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Under negotiation
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Partner
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Commerce: India–Australia ECTA, 2 Apr 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending