New Delhi, July 13 -- Zero-duty access for all Indian exports to Australia from January 1, 2026, could help lift shipments and shift the bilateral trade relationship more in India's favour, after the country's trade deficit narrowed largely because of falling imports rather than strong export growth, according to a Rubix Data Sciences report.

"All Indian exports being eligible for zero-duty market access into Australia from 1 January 2026 is expected to significantly enhance India's export competitiveness by eliminating remaining tariff barriers and expanding price advantages across the entire export basket in the Australian market," the Rubix Country Insights report said.

The report said the full benefit of the India-Australia Economic...