Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Regional Trade Agreements — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'international agreements' to the Concurrent List (Entry 13A), clarifying that both Union and State governments can implement international agreements within their respective jurisdictions, though the Union retains primary authority for negotiating trade agreements.Provided constitutional clarity for implementing RTAs that may affect state subjects like agriculture, while maintaining Union supremacy in international trade negotiations.