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Not Everything Is Open: What the India–EU FTA Leaves Out

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Spain's Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, visited India on January 21, 2026, at the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

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

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

European Union member states have endorsed a significant package of measures aimed at reinforcing border management and asylum procedures, reflecting mounting pressure to demonstrate greater control over migration flows across the bloc. Interior ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday approved key components of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, which is scheduled to enter into force in June 2026, establishing frameworks for more efficient processing of asylum applications a

The European Commission has adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1939 on 24 September 2025, updating harmonised standards for thermal...

The EU's ban on TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) in gel nail polishes has now taken full effect as of September 1, 2025....

Embarking on exports to the European Union requires careful preparation of specific documents to ensure smooth customs clearance,...

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

In a significant development aligned with India’s growing emphasis on manufacturing excellence and regulatory reforms, Union Minister for...

The United Kingdom has unveiled an update to its visa issuance process, set to take effect from 15 July 2025, a move that stands to...

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission unveiled a set of rules requiring apparel and footwear companies to measure and report the full...

In an era of shifting trade dynamics, evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing global interdependence, the European Union’s Single...

The European Commission’s landmark proposal of the EU Space Act marks a momentous stride in shaping a more integrated, secure, and...

The European Union’s “green” trade regulations are poised to take effect over the coming year, prompting New Delhi to undertake policy...

The United Kingdom’s 2025 White Paper on Immigration, titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System,” marks a significant policy...