New Delhi, April 10 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is in discussions with around 20 additional countries to expand market access and enhance trade opportunities, building on existing free trade agreements (FTAs).

Expanding Trade Agreements And Market Access

Addressing business leaders in Coimbatore, the minister noted that India has signed nine FTAs over the past three-and-a-half years, providing preferential access to 38 developed nations, reported ANI.

He added that ongoing negotiations include regions such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Eurasian region, and Israel.

Goyal emphasised that India's trade strategy focuses on agreements with developed economies where per capita incom...