Archive · 27 Oct 2025
India and EU Trade Talks Intensify Ahead of Deadline
India and the European Union are working hard to make a trade deal.
India's Commerce Minister will visit Brussels to push things forward.
They've been negotiating for a while.
The goal is to agree on how goods, services, and investments can move between India and the EU.
This involves things like lowering taxes and making it easier for businesses.
Both sides want a deal that benefits them.
Key sticking points include steel, cars, and other barriers.
The total trade between them is worth a lot of money.
India's Commerce Minister will visit Brussels on October 27 for trade talks.
The visit aims to give political impetus to the India-EU FTA negotiations.
Discussions will cover market access, non-tariff measures, and regulatory cooperation.
Negotiations have a December deadline for conclusion.
Bilateral trade in goods between India and the EU was USD 136.53 billion in 2024-25.
- Who
- India and the EU
- What
- Trade talks and FTA negotiations
- When
- October 27 (Goyal's visit), December (target conclusion)
- Where
- Brussels
- Why
- To conclude a comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade agreement.
- Key Players
- India, EU
- Main Topics
- Trade, FTA Negotiations
- Meeting Date
- October 27
- Location
- Brussels
- Negotiation Focus
- Market Access, Non-Tariff Barriers, Regulatory Cooperation
- Bilateral Trade 2024-25
- $136.53 Billion
Sources
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