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January 30, 2026 4:05 PM

PM Modi shares article on historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article authored by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on the historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Responding to a post by Goyal on X, the Prime Minister said the article outlined how the landmark trade agreement expands markets, creates jobs, and safeguards India’s core interests. He described the piece as a “must-read” for understanding the transformative impact of the India–EU trade deal. “In this must-...

January 30, 2026 10:37 AM

EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation in policy shift

European Union foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc's list of terrorist organisations, putting the powerful guards in a category similar to that of Islamic State and al Qaeda and marking a symbolic shift in Europe's approach to Iran's leadership. "Repression cannot go unanswered," European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on social media platform X. "Any regime that kills thousands of its own people is working toward i...

January 28, 2026 2:18 PM

‘India comes out on top’: US Trade Representative Greer says India gains access to EU markets after FTA

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that India stands to benefit the most from the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, citing greater market access, labour advantages, and potential mobility opportunities for Indian workers. In an interview with Fox News, Greer said the agreement must be viewed in the context of shifting global trade dynamics under US President Donald Trump's push to prioritise domestic production. He noted that the Eur...

January 27, 2026 5:27 PM

India-EU FTA: ‘Mother of all deals’ lays foundation for future-ready strategic partnership aligned with India@2047

India and the European Union have taken a historic leap in their bilateral relationship with the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as the “Mother of All Deals.” Announced during the visit of the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission to India, the agreement marks a defining moment in India-EU ties and lays the foundation for a future-ready strategic partnership aligned with India@2047. Covering two of...

January 27, 2026 3:26 PM

Free Trade Agreement beginning of a ‘new era’ in India-EU relations: PM Modi

India and the European Union on Tuesday marked a major milestone in their bilateral relations with the conclusion of the largest Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in India’s history, alongside the launch of a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership, signalling a decisive deepening of strategic, economic, and people-centric cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a joint press statement with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von de...

January 27, 2026 3:07 PM

India and EU conclude landmark Free Trade Agreement, unlocking new era of economic partnership

India and the European Union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between two of the world’s largest economies. The announcement was made at the 16th India-EU Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the visit of European leaders to India. The agreement positions India, the world’s fourth-largest economy, and the European Uni...

January 27, 2026 12:41 PM

From Chandrayaan to global corridors: How India-EU cooperation is shaping the future

India and the European Union are steadily expanding their partnership into future-facing domains such as space, advanced science, connectivity, and human mobility, reinforcing a relationship that now extends well beyond traditional diplomacy and trade. Reaching for the Stars: Expanding Space and Scientific Cooperation Science, technology, and space cooperation have added a distinctly forward-looking dimension to India-EU relations. Operational collaboration dates back several decades, beginnin...

January 27, 2026 12:29 PM

India-EU expand defence, maritime and green growth cooperation

India and the European Union are deepening their strategic partnership by expanding cooperation in defence, maritime security, and climate action, reflecting a shift from issue-based engagement to a more comprehensive alignment on global and regional priorities. Security and defence cooperation has emerged as one of the fastest-growing pillars of India-EU relations. In 2025, discussions on a potential India-EU Security and Defence Partnership gained momentum, supported by sustained high-level e...

January 27, 2026 12:20 PM

Trade, technology and trust: Why the EU is India’s largest economic partner

India-EU relations are undergoing a decisive transformation - from structured dialogue to tangible, outcome-oriented cooperation. With preparations underway for the upcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi, both sides are pushing to finalise a long-pending Free Trade Agreement and adopt a new Joint Strategic Agenda, signalling renewed political will at the highest level. The historic February 2025 visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India - the first such outreach to any partner outside Eu...

January 27, 2026 12:41 PM

India-EU relations deepen across trade, technology and strategic cooperation

India and the European Union (EU) share a broad-based and steadily expanding partnership rooted in common values such as democracy, rule of law, multilateralism and a rules-based international order. Over the decades, the relationship has evolved into a multifaceted engagement covering trade, investment, climate change, clean energy, science and technology, digital cooperation, connectivity, agriculture, security and people-to-people ties. India was among the first countries to establish diplom...