India hosted the 13th ASEAN‑India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting in New Delhi from 6–10 July 2026 in a hybrid format; the Joint Committee convened on 7 July with delegations from all ten ASEAN member states.
Meeting specifics
- Dates & venue: 6–10 July 2026, Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi; hybrid format.
- Participation: Delegations from all ten ASEAN Member States; Joint Committee session on 7 July co‑chaired by India and Malaysia.
Review objectives
- Modernisation: Update AITIGA to address evolving business needs and resolve outstanding negotiation issues.
- Tariff liberalisation target: India aims to cover 80% of tariff lines under the agreement.
- Product‑specific Rules of Origin: Proposed to govern origin criteria for preferential tariff access.
Sub‑Committees & mandate
- Sub‑Committees: Customs Procedures & Trade Facilitation; National Treatment & Market Access; Rules of Origin.
- Time‑bound deliverables: Joint Committee has urged expedited finalisation of outstanding chapters after missing a December 2025 deadline.
Trade data
- Bilateral trade: USD 128 billion in 2025–26.
- Trade share: ASEAN accounted for about 11% of India’s global trade.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- AITIGA scope: Governs tariff concessions and trade in goods between India and ASEAN under a Joint Committee mechanism.
- Preferential access: Concessions under AITIGA are conditional on compliance with Rules of Origin and procedural requirements administered by customs authorities.