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In a significant stride towards strengthening global economic ties, India and the European Union are in the final technical stages of their proposed Free Trade Agreement, with the legal scrubbing of the text expected to be completed within fifteen to twenty days.

The report, India–EU FTA: From Market Access to Strategic Economic Corridors, prepared by Water & Shark in association with the Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI), examines the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement as a major turning point in India–Europe economic relations.

India has officially launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Greece, marking a significant milestone in the European expansion of its digital payment ecosystem. Under a strategic partnership that went live on 30 June 2026, eligible customers can now transfer money instantly and securely between the two nations, drastically reducing cross-border transaction costs to a fraction of conventional rates.

As India and the European Union continue to deepen their trade and economic partnership, businesses on both sides are paying increasing attention to tariffs, market access and investment opportunities. However, another aspect of the relationship is becoming equally important: regulatory compliance.

Norway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has formally highlighted the newly institutionalised "Green Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, marking a transformative phase in bilateral diplomacy. This milestone follows the landmark official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oslo in May 2026—the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, and his first during his third term. The upgraded relationship establishes a comprehensive policy framewor

The European Union has awarded 75 Indian students the prestigious, fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarships for the 2026–2028 academic cycle. This latest intake cements India's long-standing position as the top recipient of these highly competitive global awards since 2004, placing the nation among the top three beneficiaries globally for the current intake. Announced during a celebratory pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, this academic milestone

India–EU FTA Nears Completion: What Businesses Need to Know

A new Eurobarometer survey, the European Union’s long-running public opinion programme used by the European Commission to assess views and experiences across Member States, has highlighted a growing challenge for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Nearly half of these companies say they struggle to find workers with the right skills, while recruitment from outside the EU remains limited despite clear demand for support. The findings also show that the EU is i

India used the IISS (International Institute for Strategic Studies) Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as a platform to advance its defence partnership with the European Union. According to All India Radio, Indian officials held key defence discussions with EU representatives on the sidelines of the summit.

From Trade Agreement to Economic Architecture The conclusion of the EU–India Free Trade Agreement is rightly being celebrated as a diplomatic milestone. But for business executives on both sides, the more pressing question is what comes next. Trade agreements create conditions; they do not create corridors. The corridor has to be built, deal by deal, investment by investment, regulatory approval by regulatory approval. What is taking shape, slowly but with increasing clar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-day Europe visit from 15 to 20 May 2026 linked three key bilateral stops — Sweden, Norway and Italy — with India’s wider engagement with Europe and the EU. Across the tour, the talks centred on strategic partnerships, trade and investment, clean energy, innovation, defence, maritime security and the next phase of India–EU economic cooperation.

“A Partnership of Ideas, Technology, Innovation and Co Creation”: PM Modi’s Sweden Visit Sharpens India–EU Vision

Netherlands Visit to “Reaffirm Political Commitment”: Indian Envoy Ahead of PM Modi’s Trip

India-EU Launch $15.2 Million EV Battery Recycling Call to Power Green Transition

France’s New Tuition Rules Put Non-EU Students, Including Indians, on Notice

India and Italy Set New Defence Course with 2026–27 Military Cooperation Plan in New Delhi

EU–India FTA Enters Implementation Phase as Focus Shifts to Enforceable Trade Rules

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

India, Italy to deepen defence ties with Rajnath Singh–Crosetto talks in Delhi

India-Cyprus Business Conference in Ahmedabad Highlights Gateway to EU Markets