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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 21, 2026 3:13 PM

“Mother of all deals”: EU says historic India trade pact within reach

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the European Union is close to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, describing it as what some have called the “mother of all deals”. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, von der Leyen underlined Europe’s commitment to expanding global trade and strengthening international cooperation. Referring to the scale of the proposed agreement, she said there is still work to be done but the negotiatio...

January 10, 2026 2:44 PM

Piyush Goyal holds high-level talks in Brussels to fast-track India-EU FTA

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has wrapped up a two-day visit to Brussels, holding intensive talks aimed at accelerating the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions, held on January 8–9, included a high-level dialogue with the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič. Ministry said both sides reviewed progress made across negotiating tracks and instructed their teams to resolve pending issues. The engagement signalled ...

December 26, 2025 8:23 PM

India engaged with US, EU to conclude trade agreements: MEA

India is actively engaged with the United States and the European Union to conclude trade agreements, with discussions underway to address outstanding issues, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Responding to queries during the weekly media briefing on the India-US bilateral trade agreement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said both sides remain engaged with the objective of finalising a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial agreement. “Both governments continue to remai...

December 11, 2025 9:48 PM

India-Italy sign Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

India and Italy on Thursday signed the protocol of the India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), laying out a roadmap to strengthen their economic partnership. The protocol was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani. In a post on X, Goyal said the two sides also witnessed the signing of several industry agreements across sectors. He said he unde...

December 11, 2025 10:20 PM

Piyush Goyal says India left “no stone unturned” for a fair India-EU FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday addressed the India-Italy Business Forum plenary session in Mumbai alongside Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Goyal said India is “leaving no stone unturned for a fair, equitable, and balanced India-EU FTA,” adding that Italy’s partnership will play an important role in shaping the negotiations. India’s push for a fair and balanced India–EU Free Trade ...

October 30, 2025 1:18 PM

Piyush Goyal discusses FTAs and strategies for market diversification with Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday chaired a meeting with representatives from Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, focusing on strategies to boost India’s export growth. The discussions centred around harnessing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for greater market access, driving value addition, expanding market diversification, and strengthening sectoral synergies. Sharing details on X, Goyal said, “Chaired a meeting with representativ...

October 23, 2025 9:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, German Minister discuss commitment to finalising India-EU FTA

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Germany, with both sides reiterating their commitment to finalising the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Goyal, who is on an official visit to Germany, held wide-ranging discussions focused on deepening Indo-German cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, green energy, a...