EU–India Free Trade Agreement
Free Trade Agreement
2026
A landmark partnership shaping the future of global commerce — connecting 1.8 billion people across two of the world's greatest economies.
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About the Agreement
A Historic Partnership Two Decades in the Making
The EU–India Free Trade Agreement represents the culmination of nearly two decades of negotiations, relaunched in 2022 and concluded in 2026. It is the most comprehensive trade deal either party has signed with a major economy.
Covering goods, services, digital trade, intellectual property, and sustainable development, the FTA opens new horizons for businesses, workers, and consumers on both sides — from Indian textiles entering European markets duty-free to European machinery and automobiles becoming more affordable in India.
Key Sectors
Featured Industries
Pharmaceuticals
India is the world's pharmacy. The FTA streamlines regulatory approvals and eliminates tariffs on generic medicines, benefiting patients across Europe.
Digital Services
A dedicated digital trade chapter enables seamless data flows, e-commerce facilitation, and cybersecurity cooperation between the two blocs.
Renewable Energy
Joint investment in solar, wind, and green hydrogen technology positions both the EU and India as global leaders in the clean energy transition.
Latest Updates
News & Highlights
EU and India Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
After 19 years of negotiations, the EU and India formally signed the FTA in New Delhi, marking a new era in bilateral trade relations.
Indian Textile Industry Celebrates Zero-Tariff EU Access
India's €22B textile sector gains duty-free access to the EU market, expected to create 400,000 new jobs in the sector.
Digital Trade Chapter Sets New Global Standard
The FTA's digital trade provisions are being hailed as the most progressive framework ever agreed between two major economies.
Discover the Products Covered
From automobiles to pharmaceuticals, textiles to digital services — explore every sector under the EU–India FTA 2026.