India-EU FTA Moves Closer to Implementation

On 11th September 2026, the European Commission formally submitted proposals to the European Council for signing and concluding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Negotiations for the landmark pact, which began in 2007 and were relaunched in 2022, were concluded in January 2026.

What Does the FTA Offer?

  • Market Access: The agreement will eliminate or reduce tariffs on most bilateral trade; India will progressively liberalise tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports.
  • Indian Exports: Labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, marine products and processed foods stand to gain improved access to the EU market.
  • Services & Mobility: It provides ....
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