India creates a legal basis to ban imports of forced-labour goods
Summary
On 13 July 2026 the Directorate General of Foreign Trade added a forced-labour import ban clause (2.20B) to the Foreign Trade Policy. The government can notify banned items at any time.
Key points
- No specific items notified yet
- Raw materials a local entity imports from third countries are also exposed
- The government notifies as needed
For Korean companiesMap your raw-material and parts sources in advance, so you can find alternatives quickly if items are notified.