abstract

The research investigates the evolution of trade facilitation measures under frameworks such as the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and the Digital India initiative, which collectively aim to simplify, standardize, and automate documentation processes. Special emphasis is placed on the development of India’s National Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT), ICEGATE, and allied paperless commerce systems that enable seamless cross-border data exchange. By integrating global best practices with domestic reforms, India has made significant strides toward reducing transaction time, lowering costs, and curbing documentation-related inefficiencies, thereby aligning itself with international benchmarks.