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The EU will allow 2.5 lakh Indian-made passenger vehicles annually at an 8 per cent concessional duty under the India-EU free trade agreement. The quota will rise to 4 lakh by the 10th year, with duties gradually reduced

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Belgium to collaborate on lab-grown diamonds, focusing on technology and certification. He also highlighted cooperation in semiconductors, green hydrogen, ports, defence and advanced manufacturing while discussing the India-EU FTA and global trade

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement will create new opportunities for businesses and strengthen commercial ties, Finland trade counsellor Antti Herlevi said. He also highlighted potential India-Finland collaboration in circular economy models, sustainable production and resource conservation

A new report highlights India’s growing strategic importance to the West amid shifting global geopolitics. As New Delhi fast-tracks the India-EU free trade agreement, the pressure turns to Brussels to prove it can deliver as a credible trading bloc

With 15 FTAs in force and a few under negotiation, India’s trade success will depend not just on signing agreements, but also on how it leverages them to drive growth, competitiveness, and global integration

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that UPI services have gone live in Greece, enabling instant, low-cost money transfers. During his Athens visit, he met Eurobank CEO Fokion Karavias and urged Greek businesses to invest in India.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign a free trade agreement by December, with implementation likely by February-March 2027. The pact is expected to provide duty-free access for about 93 per cent of Indian exports

A PRF report says the India-EU free trade agreement could significantly boost trade, expand market access, and deepen economic ties. It highlights tariff reductions on 90% of goods, potential export growth for India, and stronger EU engagement in key sectors

A report by Politeia Research Foundation says the proposed India-EU free trade agreement could significantly strengthen economic ties, boost Indian exports, attract investment, improve access to advanced technologies and support services trade, while helping the EU diversify its global trade partnerships

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a productive Brussels visit, meeting EU leadership to advance the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The talks prioritized strategic cooperation in technology, de-risking supply chains, security partnerships, and connectivity initiatives like the IMEC corridor

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India underscores the deepening alignment between the two democracies in advancing a multipolar, rules-based global order

The free trade agreement reflects not only bilateral economic logic but also a systemic response to global uncertainty

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee called the India-EU free trade agreement a strategic alignment signaling reduced dependence on the US but cautioned that efficiency, logistics, and supply-chain improvements are crucial for India to fully benefit from the pact

The US has criticised the EU for finalising a free trade agreement with India, accusing Europe of prioritising commerce over Ukraine by refusing to penalise New Delhi for buying Russian oil amid the ongoing war.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said India emerged on top in the India-EU free trade agreement, gaining greater market access and mobility benefits. He noted EU’s globalization push amid US protectionism and highlighted ongoing concerns over India’s Russian oil purchases

Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer says FTA will strongly drive technological innovation within the Indian automotive sector

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement underscores stability and rules-based cooperation at a time of global uncertainty

India and the European Union signed a landmark free trade agreement, described as the “mother of all deals,” aiming to create a market of two billion people. The pact will cut tariffs on most goods, boost key sectors, and deepen strategic cooperation, alongside defence and mobility agreements

India and the European Union have concluded official-level negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, paving the way for expanded trade, duty-free access for key sectors and deeper economic integration, with a formal announcement expected at the India-EU Summit

The proposed India-EU free trade agreement, set to be announced on January 27, is expected to include import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors, automobiles and wines, along with liberalised norms in services, sources said