Big trade boost: India, UAE aim to double bilateral non-oil, non-precious metal trade to $100 billion; what’s on the agenda

India and the UAE aim to double non-oil, non-precious metal trade to $100 billion in 3-4 years, driven by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Bilateral non-oil trade reached nearly $38 billion in the first half of 2025, a 34% increase from 2024.