India ranks 3rd in trade partnership diversity index, reveals UN report

India ranks third among Global South economies in terms of the diversity index of trade partnerships, according to UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report-2025.

With an index score higher than that of all countries in the Global North, India’s trade ecosystem underscores resilience in the face of tariff uncertainties and emerging global challenges, the report stated. An expanding network of FTAs strengthens India’s trade strategy by ensuring reliable market access.

These pacts help reinforce the country’s trajectory towards a stronger global trade presence by supporting export-oriented firms expand production and integrate more deeply into global value chains. India’s share in global trade are poised for a leap in line with the country’s journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’.