<h1>India's FTAs Double Trade Since Mid-2000s; ASEAN FTA Boosts Exports by 33%, Imports by 79.</h1> India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have significantly increased trade with partner countries, doubling since the mid-2000s to about 42 agreements. The impact has been more pronounced in imports due to India's higher tariff reductions compared to its partners. The ASEAN FTA notably boosted exports by 33% and imports by 79%. Trade increases have been substantial in certain sectors, like metals and apparels. Overall, FTAs positively affect trade, with a 50% increase in trade with ASEAN, Japan, and Korea by 2013. India must enhance its ability to respond to trade rule circumventions with WTO-consistent measures amid global economic challenges.