Piyush Goyal reviews India–Australia CECA talks with Don Farrell in Melbourne
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Melbourne on 8 November 2025 and reviewed progress of the India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations with Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell and Skills Minister Andrew Giles.
Summary
Piyush Goyal and the Australian ministers discussed trade in goods, services and investment under the proposed CECA, which builds on the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) that entered into force in December 2022. India–Australia merchandise trade was USD 24.1 billion in FY 2024–25, with India's exports growing 14% in 2023–24 and 8% in 2024–25. Goyal also met Indian diaspora business representatives.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 8 Nov 2025, Melbourne
- Australian ministers
- Don Farrell (Trade & Tourism), Andrew Giles (Skills & Training)
- Agreement under talks
- CECA
- Existing pact
- ECTA, in force since December 2022
- Trade FY25
- USD 24.1 bn
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The proposed India–Australia CECA builds on the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). When did ECTA enter into force?
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Correct answer: C — December 2022
The Commerce Ministry said ECTA entered into force in December 2022.
What was India–Australia bilateral merchandise trade in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — USD 24.1 billion
India–Australia merchandise trade stood at USD 24.1 billion in FY 2024–25.