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The Mother of all Deals

EU–India FTA concluded January 27, 2026 : The largest trade deal ever signed by either side

€4BN
Duties saved yearly
Annual cost savings for EU exports
Empowering Global Growth

Your Gateway to EU-India Trade

Tailored insights and opportunities for every stakeholder in the partnership

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EU-India Trade &
FTA Impact Dashboard

Analysing the definitive partnership in global trade, green innovation, and long-term economic security.

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35%
Investment Surge
EU companies plan €50M+ investment
Next 5 Years
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78%
Employment Growth
Expect FTA to increase jobs in India
Strategic Impact
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21%
Massive Hiring
Companies creating 1,000+ jobs each
Employment Impact
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€140B
EU FDI Stock
Cumulative investment in India
+100% Decade
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6,000+
EU Companies
Currently operating in India
Active Presence
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€15B
Global Gateway
Dedicated to India's green growth
Strategic Priority
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EU Exports to India

Composition by Product Category

Top: Machinery & Electrical
21.7%

India Exports to EU

Composition by Product Category

Top: Mineral Fuels
24.0%
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Manufacturing & Supply Chain75%
Sustainability & Green Transition51%
R&D & Talent Development45%
Technology & Digital Innovation42%
Market Expansion and trade38%
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Enhanced Investment Opportunities75%
Improved Market Access68%
Improved Sourcing/Supply Chain Integration60%
Greater Ease of Compliance52%
Increased Export Opportunities48%

Critical Insight:Manufacturing remains the strategic core of EU-India ties. However, the shift towards green hydrogen, circular economy models, and AI governance is accelerating, creating new high-value investment corridors for 2026.

FTA 2026 Strategy

The Pillars of Alignment

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Bilateral Pillars & Milestones

Discover the game-changing components, institutions, and business successes driving the historic EU-India strategic partnership.

Finance

EIB

EIB InvestmentThe European Investment Bank, under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, is scaling multi-billion euro investments across renewable energy, urban transport, and digital infrastructure—driving India's green and digital transformation

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Agreements

TEPA & CETA

EFTA $100B DealIn 2024, India signed a landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with EFTA countries, bringing $100 Billion in guaranteed FDI and 1 million jobs over 15 years.

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Technology

TTC

Trade & Tech CouncilThe Trade and Technology Council anchors collaboration in AI, semiconductors, and secure supply chains—positioning India as a critical partner in shaping resilient global tech ecosystems

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Institutions

FEBI

FEBI LeadershipFEBI acts as the definitive apex chamber for the 6,000+ European companies operating in India, bridging the massive EU-India policy gap.

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Defence

ESIWA+

Security PartnershipA formal Security and Defence Partnership is expanding cooperation in maritime security, cyber threats, and defence industry collaboration reflecting rising geopolitical alignment

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Trade

IP & GI

IP & GI FrameworkThe agreement provides a high level of protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, and a Geographical Indications deal to protect iconic products

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Social

ICT

Skills & MobilityOver 800,000 Indians live in the EU, with expanding pathways through Erasmus+, research programs, and skilled mobility frameworks—deepening people-to-people ties

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Energy

CBAM

Clean EnergyEU offering technical support to help Indian industry decarbonize, through a €500 million financial package

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