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India's services exports grew to USD 421.3 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 387.5 billion in the previous year.
Telecommunications, computer, and information services accounted for the largest share at 49.03%, followed by business services at 29.5%.
The government has secured Comprehensive Market Access and Social Security Agreements (SSA) under FTAs with UK, Australia, and EU to facilitate mobility of professionals.
Undertakes market development, trade facilitation, and policy advocacy for services sectors
Agreements between nations to accept each other's professional certifications, removing the need for duplicative local testing or lengthy re-certification before practicing.
Simple Analogy: Like an international driving permit that lets you drive abroad without taking a new test.
Secured in India-UK CETA (signed Feb 10, 2026), India-Oman CEPA, and India-New Zealand FTA to avoid double social security contributions for temporary workers.
Negotiated in the India-Australia ECTA to eliminate double taxation on India's IT services.
GS Paper 3 > Economy > Export Promotion
Treaties to protect the interests of cross-border workers by avoiding double social security contributions.
Mutual Recognition Agreement for professional qualifications.