The India–EU FTA creates new opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, footwear, leather and marine products
These MSME-led sectors support large employment clusters across India, linking export growth directly to job creation
Tariff elimination in the EU market could significantly boost Indian exports, especially in textiles and apparel
Lower tariffs help Indian producers compete better against Asian rivals with preferential access to Europe
Strict EU standards on quality and sustainability pose compliance challenges, particularly for MSMEs
Domestic reforms in logistics, compliance and skilling are key to translating exports into employment