India, EU race to finalise FTA before December deadline to coincide with PM Modi's Brussels visit

India-EU FTA signing targeted for December 17–18 during PM Modi’s expected Brussels visit

The European Commission has reportedly urged the Council of the European Union, which represents the bloc’s 27 member states, to approve the FTA through a fast-track procedure.

India, EU race to finalise FTA before December deadline to coincide with PM Modi's Brussels visit

Both sides want to sign the pact around Dec 17 or 18 in Brussels during PM's expected visit while returning from his proposed G20 meeting in USA, sources said.

​India and EU Race to Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement in December During PM Modi's Brussels Visit

India and the European Union (EU) are fast-tracking final procedures to sign their historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by mid-December 2026, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Brussels while returning from the G20 summit in the United States. ​Fast-Track Legal Approval and Signing Timelines ​To ensure the timeline is met without delays, […] The post ​India and EU Race to Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement in December…

India, EU race to finalise FTA ahead of PM Modi's expected Brussels visit in December

India and the European Union are working to speed up approval of their free trade agreement, with both sides targeting a December signing and implementation expected in early 2027.