India's UK, EU FTAs on Track; Israel, Gulf Talks Delayed by West Asia Conflict

• India's trade agreements with the UK and EU are progressing as planned, while talks with Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) face delays.
• The India-UK FTA, signed in July 2025, is expected to be implemented by April-end or early-May this year.
• The EU trade deal's ratification is anticipated by November, with implementation within the year.
• Negotiations with Israel and the GCC have slowed due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting engagement and shifting priorities.
• Formal negotiations with the GCC for an FTA might not begin until the second half of 2026, potentially extending the timeline for this agreement.