Archive · 16 Dec 2025
India-EU FTA Talks Nearing Completion
India and the European Union are almost done talking about a big trade deal called a Free Trade Agreement.
They have had 14 meetings to discuss it.
Some tough topics, like a carbon tax, are still being talked about.
India and the EU trade a lot of things worth about USD 136 billion every year.
The EU is India's third-biggest trading partner.
They hope to sign the deal soon.
India is also talking about trade deals with other countries like Oman, Australia, and Russia.
India and the EU have held 14 rounds of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Key issues include the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) or Carbon Tax.
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with EU's Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi.
India is also negotiating FTAs with Oman, Australia, and the Russia-led EAEU bloc.
The EU is India's third-largest trading partner, with current bilateral goods trade at approximately USD 136 billion.
- Who
- India and the European Union
- What
- Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- When
- January 27 (expected signing)
- Where
- India (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- To boost trade and open the wider European market for India
India's Perspective
EU's Perspective
Carbon Tax
India's Perspective
India is concerned about the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its potential impact on Indian exports.
EU's Perspective
The EU sees CBAM as a necessary measure to combat climate change and ensure fair competition.
- Event
- India-EU FTA Negotiations
- Negotiation Rounds
- 14
- Key Issues
- Carbon Tax, Tariffs, Market Access
- Recent Meeting
- Piyush Goyal and Maroš Šefčovič in New Delhi
- Other FTAs
- India-Oman, India-Australia, India-EAEU
- Expected Signing
- January 27 (India-EU FTA)
- Current Trade Volume
- USD 136 billion
- India's Trading Partner Rank with EU
- Third-largest
Sources
India-EU FTA in Final Stages, Signing on January 27; European Union Leaders to Grace Republic Day Parade
India, US close to pact on extra tariff removal
India, EU narrow down differences in FTA talks; 'difficult' issues like carbon tax being discussed
Slovak Ambassador Robert Maxian hopes India-EU FTA will boost car exports; highlights cultural linkages
