India–European Union Free Trade Agreement

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The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (simply called the India–EU FTA) is a comprehensive free trade agreement concluded between the Republic of India and the European Union (EU) on 27 January 2026, following negotiations that spanned nearly two decades. The agreement was announced at an India–European Union summit in New Delhi and aims to liberalise trade and investment between the two economies through phased commitments covering goods, services, and regulatory cooperation. In contemporary media coverage, political leaders from both sides described the pact as the "mother of all deals", a phrase used in public statements rather than in the formal treaty text. As of its announcement, the agreement was subject to legal vetting and translation before formal signing. Before entering into force, the agreement requires an approval by the Council of the European Union, consent of the European Parliament, and the approval of the Union Council of Ministers in India.

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