• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a high-profile visit to India
• Signals EU’s commitment to deeper engagement
• Free-trade agreement remains stalled
• A deal could boost India’s exports, capital flows, and technology access
• Trade now depends on interoperable policies, not just tariffs
• Data security and digital trade need India-EU coordination
• Deeper ties need a whole-of-government approach
• Better understanding of policy structures on both sides is crucial
• Europe seeks new partners as US policies become unpredictable
• India and the EU must push for a rules-based global order
• Political commitment is key to unlocking economic potential
• A renewed push could revive stalled trade and security talks