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India and the EU aim to conclude a Free Trade Agreement by year-end to boost trade valued at €120 billion annually and support exporters amid global challenges.
- From September 12 to 13, 2025, Maros Sefcovic, the EU's Trade Commissioner, and Christophe Hansen, the EU Commissioner responsible for Agriculture and Food, visited India to spearhead discussions on the ongoing India-European Union Free Trade Agreement.
- This visit follows ongoing talks and a shared political commitment by India and the EU to conclude the FTA negotiations early, aiming for agreement within the year.
- The India-EU FTA is expected to facilitate trade for approximately 1.9 billion people and is considered potentially the world's largest trade agreement, involving strong emphasis on regulatory balance and non-tariff barriers.
- Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that an equitable Free Trade Agreement would create fresh prospects for businesses, while German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed his country’s dedication to swiftly completing the deal.
- The negotiations and expected agreements suggest increased cooperation between India and the EU on trade, climate change, and sustainability, with smaller enterprises expected to drive new market entries in India.
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The Siasat Daily
NewsDrumIndia, EU maximising efforts to finalise FTA negotiations by year end
New Delhi: India and the European Union (EU) are now maximising their efforts to finalise negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement by the end of this year, with both sides stressing their commitment to a comprehensive and balanced pact to benefit businesses and consumers. The official team of India and the EU are engaged in the 13th round (September 8-12) of negotiations for the agreement here. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and th…
The Straits Times
ZawyaIndia, EU trade talks enter crucial phase, aiming to seal deal by year end
NEW DELHI - Trade talks between India and the European Union have entered a crucial phase and negotiators are working intensively to meet a year-end deadline for signing the free trade pact, a top European Union Official said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
European Union, India in ‘Intense’ Talks to Clinch Trade Deal
The European Union and India are maximizing efforts to finalize a free trade agreement, a top minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet said, as the South Asian nation tries to broaden its trade relations beyond the US after being hit by tariffs.
Auto Sector Should Be at Core of India-EU FTA, with Liberalised Tariffs: EU Trade Commissioner
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Friday said that the automotive sector should be at the centre of India and the EU partnership, as he addressed the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India here in New Delhi. Business News | Auto Sector Should Be at Core of India-EU FTA, with Liberalised Tariffs: EU Trade Commissioner.
Swedish envoy Jan Thesleff: On SMEs, sustainability and why India-EU trade deal would be a game-changer
Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff shares insights on the evolving India-Sweden partnership, focusing on SMEs' role in driving investments, the rise of Indian students in Sweden, and the potential game-changing impact of the EU-India trade agreement covering 1.9 billion people.
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