India and European Union Resume FTA Negotiations

Negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have resumed in New Delhi, with senior EU and Indian officials engaging in discussions from November 3 to 7, 2025.

The talks aim to resolve pending issues and move toward a balanced and comprehensive trade framework.

Key Points

Focus Areas: Discussions are centred on trade in goods and services, rules of origin, and various technical and institutional matters to develop a “modern, robust, and future-ready” FTA.
Ministerial Engagements: The talks follow Commerce and Industry Minister visit to Brussels (October 27–28), where he met EU Trade Commissioner to reaffirm mutual commitment to advancing negotiations.
High-Level Consultations: Director-General for Trade at the European Commission, will visit New Delhi (November 5–6) for meetings with Commerce Secretary to address technical and policy-level concerns.
Shared Vision: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry emphasized that both sides are determined to achieve a fair, equitable, and forward-looking FTA that strengthens trade, investment, innovation, and supports sustainable economic growth.