Archive · 28 Jan 2026
India-EU Trade Agreement Signed
India and the European Union signed a big trade agreement on January 28, 2026.
This agreement will help more than 90% of the EU's goods to India get lower taxes, saving the EU up to 4 billion euros.
In other news, West Bengal had two cases of the Nipah Virus.
In China, a high-ranking military officer is being investigated, causing some public turmoil.
Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz made it to the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
The Indian stock market did well after the trade agreement was announced.
Also, new rules to stop discrimination in schools and colleges have caused some protests.
India and the EU signed a Free Trade Agreement on January 28, 2026, praised by CII and CAIT.
Over 90% of EU goods exports to India will receive duty reductions, saving up to 4 billion euros.
West Bengal reported two confirmed cases of Nipah Virus disease since December.
China's military is in rare public turmoil due to the investigation of General Zhang Youxia.
Tennis world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz reached his first Australian Open semi-final.
- Who
- India and the European Union
- What
- Signed a significant Free Trade Agreement
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- India and the European Union
- Why
- To enhance exports, MSMEs, and investment
- Agreement Signed
- January 28, 2026
- EU Goods Exports
- Over 90% to receive duty reductions
- Expected Savings for EU
- Up to 4 billion euros in duties
- Nipah Virus Cases
- 2 confirmed cases in West Bengal
- General Zhang Youxia
- Investigated, causing rare public turmoil in China's military
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Reached first Australian Open semi-final
- Indian Benchmark Indices
- Ended in green after choppy trading
- UGC New Rules
- Triggered protests over caste-based discrimination