Mint Primer

Why is the auto industry split on free trade deals?

Episode Summary

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal says free-trade agreements (FTAs) with Japan and South Korea have cost India billions, with South Korean automakers importing “indiscriminately" into India. Mint's Alisha Sachdev explains the auto sector’s complicated relationship with FTAs. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.