Australia will remove tariffs on 100% of Indian exports starting January 1, marking a significant step forward in bilateral trade ties, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. The decision comes under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), aimed at deepening economic engagement between the two countries.
With the tariff elimination, a wide range of Indian goods, including textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, engineering products, pharmaceuticals, agricultural goods and food products, will gain duty-free access to the Australian market. The move is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters and open new opportunities for MSMEs.
Officials say the agreement will help diversify India’s export markets while strengthening supply chains and trade resilience. The development is also expected to contribute to job creation, increased investment flows and stronger long-term economic cooperation between India and Australia, positioning the partnership as a key pillar of India’s global trade strategy.
