Why agriculture sector is missing from India’s FTAs

India’s trade diplomacy is buzzing with activity. New Delhi has recently inked free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom, a trade and economic partnership agreement with the EFTA bloc, and concluded terms of reference for an India-US trade agreement.

It is also negotiating with the European Union. In short, India is racing to plug itself into shifting global supply chains. Yet amid all the flashbulbs and photo‑ops, India’s agriculture sector remains conspicuously absent.