India and MERCOSUR begin talks to expand preferential trade agreement

India and the MERCOSUR bloc have opened negotiations to broaden their preferential trade agreement as bilateral trade reached US$17.48 billion, potentially improving market access for apparel and other goods.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 17:22 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 18:06 IST·Source Apparel Resources India

What happened

retail-company · India and MERCOSUR have begun negotiations to expand their preferential trade agreement, aiming to deepen trade coverage and cooperation as

Key facts

  • US$17.48 billion

What changed

India and MERCOSUR have begun negotiations to expand their preferential trade agreement, aiming to deepen trade coverage and cooperation as bilateral trade reached US$17.48 billion.

Why this matters

Retail operators should map India–MERCOSUR apparel sourcing lanes now, as expanded preferences could lower landed costs and diversify supply beyond existing Asian hubs.