Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into force four years ago, has created a transformational opportunity for Indian farmers, micro, small and medium enterprises and other businesses. He conveyed this in a social media post that reviewed the trade and investment trajectory between the two countries. The minister said the pact has supported deeper commercial ties and expanded market access for smaller producers and exporters.

Bilateral merchandise ties between India and the UAE have grown strongly and have crossed 100 billion dollars (100 bn dollars), the minister noted, while services trade has also risen steadily and opened new markets and greater value. The growth in goods and services flows has been accompanied by intensified commercial engagement and increased diversification of export baskets. This expansion has translated into higher order flows and broader participation by regional exporters.

Mr Goyal highlighted that expansion across sectors such as gems and jewellery, engineering goods, electronics and agriculture is delivering tangible gains for producers and traders. He pointed to enhanced demand, improved supply chain linkages and better price realisation as factors that have supported exporters in these segments. The minister suggested that sectoral gains are indicative of the agreement's broader economic effect.

He underlined that foreign direct investment inflows from the UAE and India's overseas investments further reflect the deepening economic linkages of the two nations. The CEPA framework has been described as facilitating investment flows, joint ventures and collaborative projects that strengthen bilateral value chains. This, in turn, has supported job creation and enterprise scaling across participating regions.

Looking ahead, the minister asserted that the pact will continue to create opportunities for farmers and MSMEs as market access expands and value chains deepen. He said government engagement and private sector adaptation remain important to translate trade gains into livelihood improvements. The agreement is portrayed as a platform for sustained commercial integration between India and the UAE.