India’s achievements in Free Trade Agreements for the year 2025-26

• Nine operational/concluded FTAs spanning 38 countries position India as a "modern, new-generation FTA architect" by FY 2025-26.
• Cluster of high-impact deals in a single year: EFTA TEPA in force, UK CETA signed, Oman CEPA signed, NZ FTA & EU FTA concluded.
• Examinable for GS-II (bilateral groupings) and GS-III (Indian economy, external sector); useful for Prelims static-cum-current bullets.