Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India and EU Aim to Conclude Free Trade Agreement by 2025
India and the European Union are working on a deal to make it easier to trade goods and services.
They want to finish this deal, called a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), by the end of 2025.
This means businesses in India and Europe could potentially trade more easily without some of the current fees and regulations.
The talks have been happening in different places, like Brussels and London.
India is making sure that any new rules are fair for their businesses and has voiced concerns about new EU rules that could hurt Indian exports.
Both sides are trying to solve some important issues like investments and financial services to reach the agreement.
India and the EU reaffirmed their commitment to sign FTA by 2025.
Talks include discussions with the UK to finalize a separate trade agreement.
India is focused on addressing both tariff and non-tariff barriers.
India has raised concerns about potential negative impacts of new EU measures.
Discussions include a bilateral investment treaty and a social security agreement.
- Who
- India and the European Union.
- What
- Reaffirmation of commitment to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- When
- Negotiations ongoing; aiming for FTA completion by end of 2025.
- Where
- Brussels, London, and other locations; discussions between India, EU, and UK.
- Why
- To deepen trade ties and address tariff and non-tariff barriers.
EU Stance
Indian Concerns
Proposed EU Measures
EU Stance
N/A
Indian Concerns
India views proposed EU measures like carbon taxes and deforestation regulations as potential risks to Indian exports and competitiveness, and argues they could be "lopsided."
- Agreement Type
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Target Completion Date
- End of 2025
- Key Participants
- India and European Union
- Recent Meetings
- Brussels, London
- Focus
- Addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers