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EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers

Chennai-based Kothari to buy considerable stake in Kickers BBV

India-EU free trade agreement: CBAM rules strain India's steel MSMEs

At least 10 consignments held at European ports this month; order cancellations on the rise

Stock Market Close: Sensex sprints 487 pts, Nifty nears 25,350; Oil & Gas index jumps 3%, Metal 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 closed with gains of 1.66 per cent and 2.26 per cent, respectively

India, EU sign first comprehensive defence and security agreement

Europe's growing focus on defence preparedness has already benefited Indian defence firms, particularly manufacturers of munition

India, EU seek to reduce strategic dependencies amid uncertainty

13 agreements signed at the India-EU summit underline a joint push to reduce strategic dependencies, deepen trade and defence cooperation, and strengthen supply chains amid a fragmenting global order

India hopes to conclude social security pacts with all EU members in 5 yrs

Social Security Agreement ensures continuity of social security benefits on a reciprocal basis and thus avoids potential dual contributions for Indian workers and employers in the future

India-EU FTA: One-stop hub to aid movement of skilled professionals to EU

Supports IT services industry and students

India-EU free trade agreement to improve access to premium alcobev brands

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

India-EU FTA: Large market opens up, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava

India-EU FTA opens a large European market for Indian-made small cars, with duty cuts boosting exports and giving carmakers like Maruti Suzuki a cost advantage

India-EU FTA boosts Europe's appeal for Indian students amid visa flux

India-EU FTA's focus on mobility could expand choices for Indian students, making Europe a more deliberate study destination even as the US remains key amid uncertainty over visa policies

India-EU FTA to boost Indian pharma exports, improve EU market access

Lower tariffs under the India-EU free trade agreement will significantly strengthen the position of Indian formulations, APIs, and value-added medicines in the European Union, Pharmexcil Chairman Namit Joshi said on Tuesday. For the domestic pharmaceutical sector, the agreement delivers structural competitiveness, he stated. "Near-zero tariff access significantly strengthens the position of Indian formulations, APIs, and value-added medicines in the EU, a development that is particularly consequential for India's pharma MSMEs, many of whom possess strong quality capabilities, but face cost and access barriers in highly regulated markets," Joshi said in a statement. Reduced tariffs and smoother market entry will directly enhance their ability to scale exports, invest in compliance, and integrate into European supply chains, he added. "Crucially, this agreement enables stable, long-term, and predictable pharmaceutical trade, benefiting European healthcare systems and consumers throug

India-EU FTA a game-changer for trade, investment in EU market: Industry

The "game-changer" free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) is set to unlock significant trade and investment opportunities for the country in the high-potential market of the 27-nation bloc, which remained untapped and boost India's export competitiveness, industry bodies said on Tuesday. The European Union and India on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) here. CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said the landmark agreement represents a strategic breakthrough in India's global trade engagement and significantly deepens the partnership between two major democracies and economies that together account for nearly 25 per cent of global GDP. "The unprecedented preferential access secured for over 99 per cent of Indian exports is a game-changer for Indian industry. It decisively improves competitiveness in the EU's high-value market, anchors Indian manufacturers and service providers deeper into global value

India-EU FTA may double gems, jewellery trade to $10 bn in 3 years: GJEPC

Zero-duty access under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement could help double the bilateral gems and jewellery trade to USD 10 billion (around Rs 91,000 crore)over the next three years, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Tuesday. This removes 2-4 per cent duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential with the 27-member EU countries, home to the world's elite buyers. "The India-EU FTA will supercharge market diversification for the gem and jewellery industry. This transformative pact aims to double bilateral trade to Rs 91,000 crore within three years. "Zero-duty access to the world's largest consumer market empowers export hubs in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and West Bengal to ramp up shipments of precious jewellery (plain and studded), silver, and imitation jewellery, capitalising on India's renowned design prowess," GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali said. The European Union and India on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations fo

India-EU FTA to be a 'living agreement' with multiple review mechanisms

Deal aims to boost trade diversification, labour-intensive exports and services while safeguarding sensitivities on both sides

Negotiations over, India-EU much-awaited FTA set for rollout by 2027

Deal likely to be announced on Tuesday; legal scrubbing, pact signing may take 5-6 months

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday

An announcement on the conclusion of talks on an ambitious free trade deal and finalisation of a strategic defence pact as well as a mobility framework are set to be the main deliverables at the India-European Union summit talks on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the summit that is expected to produce a broader vision by the two sides to navigate the geopolitical flux triggered by Washington's policies on trade and security. Costa and von der Leyen graced the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path here as chief guests. "A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit," Von der Leyen said on Monday. Von der Leyen also described the participation of an EU military contingent at the Republic Day parade as a powerful symbol of the deepening security cooperation between the two sides. "It will culminate tomorrow in the

India-EU FTA duty cuts could boost luxury car market, says BMW India

Reduction in customs duty on imported cars under the India-EU free trade agreement could enable the growth of the luxury car segment in India, which currently remains minuscule, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said on Monday. The domestic luxury car segment accounts for just 1 per cent of the overall passenger vehicle segment. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement would be a historic milestone benefiting both sides by expanding trade and enabling deeper exchange of technology and innovation, Brar said in a statement. "From an automotive industry perspective, we hope the FTA will include balanced, win-win provisions that help stimulate demand in the luxury segment while strengthening supply chain integration which is especially important in the current geopolitical context," he added. If customs duties on completely built units are reduced, it would help expand the luxury car market in India, Brar stated. "While CBUs (completely built units) currently account for a

Beyond FTA: India, EU near deals on security and defence, mobility

Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, the Union Cabinet has approved some proposed agreements, including on security, defence and mobility

Five questions that will dominate debate in India and the world in 2026

Five major themes set to shape economic debate in 2026, from India-EU trade ties and fiscal strategy to data revisions, Fed independence and the risks around AI investment

Staff cuts, red tape may derail India FTA gains, warns UK Parliament panel

Billions of pounds of tariff savings from Britain's free trade agreement with India could be jeopardised by deep cuts to UK export support staff helping firms use the deal in practice, an influential Parliament panel cautioned in a report on Wednesday. The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, with a remit to scrutinise the country's trade deals, released its analysis as the government tables the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in Parliament for ratification. It finds that initial duty savings for UK exporters to India could total400 million pounds a year, potentially rising up to3.2 billion pounds after 10 years as export volumes increase. "This is the biggest free trade deal since Brexit with the potential to deliver billions in tariff savings for UK exporters, boosting growth and creating new jobs," said committee chair Liam Byrne. "But Parliament is being asked to ratify a deal promising billions in tariff savings while the government is ...