The India-UAE local currency trade framework reached a major milestone with the first-ever rupee payment for a million barrels of crude oil. Furthermore, this system has already facilitated significant gold transactions, successfully cutting transaction costs by bypassing dollar conversions.

The RBI monetary policy remains steady as the central bank holds the repo rate at 6.5 per cent in August 2023. Furthermore, this decision aims to sustain India’s 6.5 per cent GDP growth despite global headwinds.

Local currency trade settlement will now drive the bilateral relationship between India and the UAE. Furthermore, this agreement aims to boost trade from $85 billion to over $100 billion annually.

Commodity inventory digitalisation is revolutionising global trade by providing real-time visibility and reducing fraudulent risks. Furthermore, technologies like digital twins automate manual processes for terminal operators and lenders.

The ICC banking rules have been updated to align with modern digital legislation and the MLETR framework. Furthermore, these changes to the eUCP, eURC, and ISBP provide a foundation for a more efficient, digitalised trade ecosystem.

The IOE&IT has launched a £5mn UK MSME export support programme to help 1,250 small businesses expand internationally. Furthermore, this initiative provides bespoke training and consultancy to help firms navigate global trade agreements.

Swift eBL interoperability trials prove that different digital trade platforms can connect securely. Furthermore, this breakthrough allows businesses to exchange electronic bills of lading without joining multiple networks

The new RBI FLDG guidelines introduce a structured framework for digital lending and default guarantees. Furthermore, the central bank has set a 5% cap on default covers to manage risk effectively.

The Electronic Trade Documents Bill reached a new milestone with the recent House of Commons research summary. Furthermore, the bill promises to reduce trade processing times from days to seconds.

The AfCFTA trade growth serves as a major engine for economic expansion, promising to lift 50 million people out of poverty by 2035. Furthermore, UN Secretary-General Guterres urges global financial reforms and infrastructure investment to ensure sustainable industrialisation and inclusive digital growth across the entire African continent.