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January 27, 2026 11:44 PM

India–EU FTA opens new doors for pharma, MedTech; Nadda hails access to $572.3 billion EU market

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers J.P. Nadda on Tuesday said the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new avenues for the pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors, providing Indian manufacturers access to the EU’s $572.3 billion pharma and MedTech market. He said liberalised tariffs under the agreement would accelerate growth in high-value segments and strengthen India’s role as a reliable global healthcare partner. India and the European Union announced the...

January 27, 2026 8:59 PM

PM Modi calls India-EU partnership a new engine of global growth at business forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and the European Union are entering a new era of partnership, marked by unprecedented alignment between the world’s two largest democratic powers, as he addressed the India–European Union Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Welcoming the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and business leaders from both sides, the Prime Minister said the visit of EU leaders to India was not a routine diplo...

January 27, 2026 8:46 PM

Amit Shah hails India-EU trade deal as defining moment for global trade engagement

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the India–EU Trade Deal, calling it a defining moment in India’s global trade engagement and a major boost to the country’s mission of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. In a series of posts on X, Shah said the agreement marks a strategic breakthrough for India and reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic vision on the global stage. He said the deal is based on win-win agreements and establishes a trusted...

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...