Report Urges India to Audit FTAs and Implement Sector‑Based Investment Screening

A new report advises India to review its free‑trade agreements amid global fragmentation. The analysis recommends adopting sector‑specific investment screening mechanisms. Policymakers are urged to assess the impact of existing FTAs on strategic industries. The report highlights risks of unchecked foreign investment in sensitive sectors. Implementing targeted screening could protect national economic interests. Recommendations come as trade tensions rise worldwide. Indian officials may consider reforms to align with the suggested framework. Future monitoring will gauge the effectiveness of any adopted measures.