India-EU Free Trade Agreement
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (also referred to as the India-EU BTIA — Broad-Based Trade and Investment Agreement in earlier negotiations) was concluded on January 27, 2026 after negotiations spanning nearly two decades. The deal is described as one of the most ambitious trade agreements between two major economic blocs, covering goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and regulatory cooperation.
- India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports by value under a phased schedule.
- The EU reciprocates by reducing tariffs on 99.5% of Indian goods — one of the most comprehensive goods liberalisation commitments offered to any partner.
- Bilateral EU-India trade exceeded €130 billion in 2024; the FTA is projected to add €50–80 billion over a decade.
- Ratification by the European Parliament and individual member state parliaments is required before entry into force — expected by late 2026 or early 2027.
- The FTA was unlocked partly by India's agreement to stronger intellectual property protections and EU's flexibility on data localisation norms.
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