India concluded 2025 with significant engagement in free trade agreements (FTAs), signing deals with Oman and New Zealand, and inking an agreement with the UK. Negotiations with the US and EU faced hurdles, particularly concerning agricultural market access. India also initiated FTA talks with the Eurasian Economic Union. This increased focus on bilateral FTAs stems from the weakening of global trade rules under the WTO, prompting countries like India to pursue bilateral agreements to safeguard their trade interests.