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EU-India FTA offers sector-level gains despite limited near-term macro imp
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), will mark a major shift in global trade realignment amid rising protectionism, according to a Goldman Sachs report.
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"A milestone visit concludes": European Presidents depart from India after
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded their landmark three-day state visit to India, which led to 13 significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-EU strategic partnership, including the India-EU
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EU FTA a big win for India's labor-intensive exports: Kotak report
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marked a significant boost for India's labour-intensive export sectors, with tariffs on most Indian goods entering the EU reduced or cut to zero.
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India-EU FTA emerges as game-changer for textile manufacturing and exports
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has sparked strong optimism across India's textile sector, particularly in major manufacturing hubs such as Surat, where industry leaders view the pact as a long-awaited catalyst for modernisation, cost efficiency, and export-led growth.
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"India comes out on top,": US Trade Representative Greer says India gains
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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CSIS expert calls India-EU FTA "a celebration", highlights shift in PM Mod
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The defining moment of this shift is the 2026 conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, described as a "mother of all deals," marking a move away from inward-looking policies toward deep integration with key Western economies.
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Potential for India to emerge as global hub for chemicals manufacturing: P
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The finalisation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to transform India into a global manufacturing hub for the chemicals sector, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The Minister highlighted that the strategic trade pact will unlo
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India-EU trade pact set to drive electronics exports beyond USD 100 billio
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Bolstered by the newly finalised Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Chairman of the India Cellular & Electronics Association, Pankaj Mohindroo, projects India's electronics exports to the European Union to cross the USD 100 billion mark by 2035. The trade pact provides a strategic shield for the In
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India-EU trade deal will strengthen economic integration between major glo
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As part of the pact, the European Union will abolish tariffs on 9425 lines of Indian exports, unlocking preferential access valued at USD 75 billion. This move is expected to accelerate India's ambition to reach USD 300 billion in engineering exports by providing entry into a USD 2 trilli
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"Political ties between Europe and India have never been stronger": EU Com
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted that India-EU ties have never been stronger after both sides finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement and security partnership. Leaders hailed the deal as a boost to trade, strategic cooperation and shared prosperity amid global un
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"Strategic partnership provides major economic and geopolitical weight": E
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a banquet held in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, Costa said, "In an increasingly volatile world, our strategic partnership provides major economic and geopolitical weight. I am proud of the outcomes of today's summit. We have delivered tangible progress and set an
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"Strong sign of close partnership": German FM Johann Wadephul on EU-India
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul welcomed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and supporting global commerce.
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