Archive · 4 Nov 2025
India and EU Intensify Free Trade Agreement Talks in New Delhi
India and the European Union (EU) are talking to make a big deal about trading goods and services more easily between them.
EU negotiators came to India's capital, New Delhi, to meet with Indian officials.
They want to make it simpler and fairer for businesses in both places to trade.
These talks are happening now and will continue for a few more days.
They previously met in Europe too.
The goal is to create a special agreement that helps both India and the EU trade better and grow their economies together.
EU negotiators have arrived in New Delhi to intensify talks for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting with EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss strengthening trade ties and advancing the FTA.
The current round of negotiations in New Delhi began on Monday and will run until November 7, 2025.
Discussions cover key areas such as trade in goods, services, rules of origin, and technical matters.
EU's Sabine Weyand is also scheduled to meet with India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal.
- Who
- India's Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič, EU DG Trade Director-General Sabine Weyand, and India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal.
- What
- Intensified negotiations for the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- When
- Talks began on Monday and are scheduled to continue until November 7, 2025. Previous discussions occurred on October 27-28, 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To resolve outstanding issues and advance the agreement towards balanced and mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Negotiation Location
- New Delhi
- Talks Start Date
- Monday
- Talks End Date
- November 7, 2025
- Key Attendees (India)
- Piyush Goyal (Minister of Commerce and Industry), Rajesh Aggarwal (Commerce Secretary)
- Key Attendees (EU)
- Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security), Sabine Weyand (Director-General for Trade)
