India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rules
Published on: July 14, 2026, 3:39 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct inquiries into such production practices. New rules prohibit imports of goods manufactured wholly or partly through forced labour. These provisions align India's trade policy with International Labour Organization definitions.
