India-EU Free Trade Agreement (Concluded January 2026)
The India-EU FTA negotiations were first launched in 2007 but were suspended in 2013 due to disagreements over market access, intellectual property, and data protection. Negotiations were relaunched in 2022 and concluded on 27 January 2026, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones encompassing nearly 2 billion people and approximately 25% of global GDP.
- Negotiations spanned nearly two decades (2007-2026)
- The 14th and final formal negotiating round held in October 2025
- Covers goods, services, investment, government procurement, and sustainable development
- Separate negotiations for Investment Protection Agreement and Geographical Indications (GI) Agreement are ongoing
- EU is India's 2nd largest trading partner (after USA) with bilateral trade of approximately $120 billion
- The EU's GI protection framework is significant for Indian products like Darjeeling Tea, Basmati Rice, and Alphonso Mango
- Agreement requires approval by EU Council, European Parliament, and India's Union Council of Ministers
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