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Abstract

Global trade is undergoing rapid transformation shaped by geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and sustainability priorities. Countries are increasingly adopting strategic trade policies to secure supply chains, promote domestic industries, and address climate concerns. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are evolving beyond tariff reduction to include rules on services, e-commerce, intellectual property, and environmental standards. Emerging economies are playing a larger role in shaping trade dynamics, while regional blocs gain prominence. This webinar will explore current global trends, policy directions, and the expanding scope of FTAs, highlighting their implications for businesses, policymakers, and international economic cooperation in an interconnected and uncertain world.

About the Speakers

Arvind Virmani

Arvind Virmani is member of NIti Aayog. He was Chairman of the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare (EGROW) and President of the Forum For Strategic Initiatives (FSI, Delhi). He has been a Mentor (economic policy) to FICCI & a member of RBI Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary policy. He was earlier Executive Director, IMF and Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance and Principal Advisor, Planning Commission. During his tenure he advised on a host of economic policy reforms, through 100s of policy papers, notes and committees. He has served as Member, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and as Director & Chief executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). He has published 35 journal articles and 20 book chapters and written over 50 other working papers in the areas of Macroeconomics, growth and finance, tax reform, International trade & Tariffs, International relations, and national security strategy.