Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal began his visit to Brussels with a meeting with Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, to strengthen discussions on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement at the earliest. Building on the momentum generated by the 14th round of negotiat
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium on 27-28 October 2025, to hold high-level discussions with H.E. Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met senior EU officials to push for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, with both sides reaffirming progress and commitment ahead of his visit to Brussels. Both sides expressed optimism about concluding the Free Trade Agreement by December.
Trade negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) are progressing well and may conclude by December this year, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday.
India and the United States are moving steadily towards the conclusion of the first tranche of their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides expressing optimism about sealing the deal by the fall deadline, government sources told ANI on Monday.
The UK's exit from the EU has enabled it to forge new trade relationships, and the India-UK FTA is a significant step in this direction. This agreement reduces the UK's reliance on EU trade and strengthens economic ties with a rapidly growing economy, such as India.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Indian government is in contact with the United States across various levels regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), adding that there is strong possibility for the agreement to take shape.
With the 14th round of FTA negotiations set to begin on October 6 in Brussels, the EU side emphasised that an agreement would provide a significant boost to investment flows and supply chain cooperation.
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.
India's trade deal negotiations are set to gain momentum this week with multiple bilateral engagements underway, including fresh rounds with the European Union (EU).