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EU and India concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and launched a Security and Defence Partnership as part of the wider Towards 2030 strategic agenda.

At the 7th EU India Leaders Conference organised by Europe India Centre for Business and Industry at the European Parliament on 9 June 2026, Cristian Terheș, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group, Romania) and Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, delivered one of the conference's most infrastructure-focused interventions.

When India and the United Kingdom (UK) signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)—flanked by the ambitious India-UK Vision 2035—the official declarations were full of the usual diplomatic shorthand: bilateral trade targets, tariff line cuts, and strategic alignment.

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement took nearly two decades to negotiate and will take longer than that to matter. That gap between the moment of signature and the years of implementation that follow is where the agreement's real value will be created.

The India European Union economic relationship is entering a decisive phase. As negotiations on the long-awaited India EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) gather momentum, discussions have naturally centred on tariffs, market access, and investment.

At the recent EICBI EU–India Leaders Conference 2026 in Brussels, the discussion focused on how the European Union and India can deepen their strategic partnership in a rapidly changing global economy. Trade figures, tariffs and market access remain important, but the relationship must be seen through a broader strategic lens.

The Silk Road of the 21st Century: Why the EU–India FTA is a Geopolitical Game-Changer

From Austrian Wine in Delhi to Indian Blankets in Europe: Ms. Anna Stürgkh, MEP, on the Promise of the India EU Trade Partnership

Indian clothes arrive at Barcelona’s busy port from Mumbai, ready for stores across Europe. Madrid’s offices design wind turbines for farms in Maharashtra. Zaragoza’s runway takes fast flights of garments to skip sea delays. These three Spanish cities - Barcelona, Madrid and Zaragoza, quietly connect India’s factories to Europe’s markets through clothes, clean energy and roads. They form a key bridge in the growing trade between India and Europe. Spain’s Growing Trade with In

Italy: How Milan, Turin & Genoa Strengthen India’s Manufacturing Ties

France’s industrial hubs of Toulouse, Paris, and Marseille serve as vital anchors for India’s aviation, rail, energy, consumer goods, and maritime supply chains. These cities link Indian growth directly to French expertise in aerospace, luxury branding, and low-carbon energy solutions. As India and France advance their “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” Toulouse, Paris, and Marseille provide concrete pathways for collaboration in aircraft production, metro systems, cosme

Belgium: How Antwerp, Brussels & Bruges Connect India to Europe

Netherlands: How Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Eindhoven Connect India to Europe’s Trade Arteries

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