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Madhya Pradesh launches an FTA Helpdesk and four other aids for exporters at its Export and FTA Conclave

5 November 2026

Madhya Pradesh held its Export and FTA Conclave on Thursday, November 5, at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal, together with the Department of Commerce, Government of India. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released five tools meant to help firms in the state use the lower tariffs India has won through free trade agreements: the Madhya Pradesh FTA Action Plan 2026–27, an FTA Exporters’ Guide, an FTA Helpdesk, an FTA Module on the MP Trade Portal, and the Madhya Pradesh FTA Accelerator. The action plan picks priority products, clusters and foreign markets. The guide explains each agreement's tariff concessions and product rules, while the helpdesk takes exporters' questions. The accelerator gives training, expert advice and contacts with buyers abroad.

Action plan: Madhya Pradesh FTA Action Plan 2026–27 Co-organiser: Department of Commerce, Government of India Venue: Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre

Why it matters for exams: What an FTA is, which department handles trade policy and how exporters claim FTA benefits are standard Economy questions.

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5 November 2026 Source: The Tribune

In plain words

FTA Free Trade Agreement — A pact under which countries cut or remove tariffs on much of their trade with each other.

Tariff concession Tariff concession — A lower import duty that a partner country grants under a trade agreement.

DGFT Directorate General of Foreign Trade — The body under the Commerce Ministry that administers India's foreign trade policy.

MSME Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises — Small businesses classified by investment and turnover limits.