Prime Minister Narendra Modi, von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa unveiled the pact during a joint press briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, where PM Modi said India-EU cooperation would help stabilise a turbulent global order.
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.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Chaturvedi said the agreement underlined the importance of shared values such as democracy, a rules-based international order, and a stable global trade system. She noted that convergence on these principles enabled meaningful cooperation.
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.
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
Ahead of the Budget Session set to commence today, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Wednesday expressed hope that the Union Budget would be in the public interest and would improve the country's economy. Anwar said that the functioning of the Budget Session will depend on what kind of budge
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
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Chaturvedi said the deal, "long pending for 20 years," is advantageous not only for India but also for EU nations, further stating that the conclusion of the agreement opens new prospects in the global trade framework.
Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner of Malta to India, lauded the India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it the "mother of all deals" and highlighting its potential to expand trade and investment between India and the EU.
In a press release issued, SIMA Chairman Durai Palanisamy appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for their leadership in bringing the agreement to fruition.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which was finalized on Tuesday, will be taken up for legal scrubbing on a fast-track basis and expressed hope that the agreement will come into force later this year.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "I believe it will still take some time until the legal scrapping is completed, and we have all the details of the agreement. However, we anticipate that trade and investment will increase significantly, as both sides currently face tariffs and non-tariff barriers t