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Germany: How Munich, Stuttgart & Wolfsburg Power India’s Industrial Engine

The recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a historic shift in how digital finance and technology-led financial services will integrate across continents. This isn’t merely a trade pact, it’s shaping up to be a blueprint for next-generation fintech corridors, combining regulatory cooperation, payment infrastructure innovation, cross-border technology integration, and enhanced market access. 1. From Surface Trade to Digital Financial Integrati

UK–India CETA and the EU–India FTA: Implications for Indian MSMEs

Imagine an Indian company exporting garments or electronic components to Europe. The product is high quality fabrics and garments at a very competitive cost but suddenly the shipment is stopped at an EU port. The reason behind it was one of the chemicals used in the product does not comply with EU REACH rules. To avoid such situations understanding about the REACH Regulation becomes very important for Indian companies.   What is REACH Regulation The REACH regulation stands fo

On a cold afternoon in Liverpool, Liang and Wanchong stood inside their small jewellery studio wondering how long they could keep going. Their brand, Robin Valley, had built a loyal following through craft fairs and independent retailers. Customers loved their sustainably made pieces and museums were showing interest, but interest did not pay suppliers. Banks refused to lend because the business was young and the founders had no assets to offer as security. Growth felt imposs

Did you know there are about 60 million MSMEs in India? But only a handful really get involved in international research or innovation partnerships? Surprising, right? Especially now, as Indian MSMEs begin to find customers, partners and even competitors in the global market, particularly in the European Union.  So, what’s holding them back? The main problem is access. Finding the right networks, funding and innovation centres isn’t easy for everyone.  Take Aman, for example.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), informally known as Regulation (EU) 2016/679, is the European Union regulation governing the personal data processing. Despite its EU enactment, it is of much broader applicability not just to Europe alone but to global companies everywhere since its extraterritorial application (Article 3) applies to those companies whenever they process the data of EU nationals. Since the companies in the sector as an Indian IT service provider

Imagine being a textile manufacturer, or selling garments, footwear. Imagine dealing in a range of food and agriculture items like tea, coffee, rice, etc. to mining materials, metals, steel, aluminium, and engineering components. If you were supplying your products to the European markets, your European partners will start asking you questions regarding the attitude of your enterprise towards your workers, the impact that your employed process of producing your goods has on t

The proposal put forth by the European Commission (EC) to revise statistical rules that govern the recording of International Trade in Services (ITS), Balance of Payments (BOP), and Direct investment abroad would provide an opportunity for the Global South to participate more fully in developing the global economy, especially in light of the Indian government's goal of reaching a $5 trillion economy. India is not only the world's largest recipient of remittances, but it is al

The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), launched at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, is a key pillar of the evolving India–EU strategic partnership. IMEC by leaders from India, the US, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Germany and the European Commission is designed as a transnational rail and shipping route spread across two continents (Delivorias & Falkenberg, 2024, p. 7). The EU’s Global Gateway strategy which Complements IMEC launched in D

Member of European Parliament Vladimir Prebilic from Slovenia spoke at the EU-India Leaders Conference held on November 5, 2025, in EU Parliament, Brussels, organised by the Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI). As Standing Rapporteur on India for the European Parliament, Prebilic shared his views on how Europe and India can work together for mutual benefit and global progress. Prebilic began by emphasizing that the EU-India partnership is more than just busi

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Many Indian exporters have recently faced the problem of their food shipments like rice, cumin, herbal supplements, peanuts etc, being...

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Muhammad, 24 ( name changed) from Malappuram, Kerala, India stares out through the glass windows of the Italian restaurant in Chelsea,...

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Germany and India have maintained diplomatic relations for almost 75 years and entered into a strategic partnership 25 years ago. Yet for...

India and the European Union (EU) share a dynamic economic partnership, yet Indian enterprises continue to encounter major barriers in...

In an era of geopolitical rivalries and the erosion of old certainties, the European Union and India navigate a converging set of global...