India-EU FTA nears signing as Goyal pitches duty cuts, market access as 'win-win' for retail trade
India and the EU have concluded FTA negotiations, expected to be signed this year, targeting $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030. Following the live India-UK CETA—which offers 99.5% duty-free access and lifted labour-intensive exports—the deal reshapes tariffs and sourcing for Indian consumer-goods flows.
India and EU concluded FTA negotiations, expected to be signed this year, with focus on market access, supply chains and duty reductions. India-UK CETA already live, boosting exports in labour-intensive and manufacturing sectors—relevant to Indian consumer-goods trade flows.