New Delhi: India and the 27-nation European Union will sign the free trade agreement by December and are likely to implement the pact during February- March next year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.On January 27 this year, India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the 'mother of all deals'."Now, with almost zero duty, almost the entire European market will be open for us. The EU's FTA (free trade agreement) will be signed by December and will be effective by February-March," Goyal said during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai.He also said that his US Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, is coming to India this week to hold trade pact talks with him."The whole world is looking towards India," he added.Also Read: Exports rise 15 per cent in Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties, says Piyush GoyalUnder the India-EU FTA, about 93 per cent of Indian shipments will enjoy duty-free access to the 27-nation bloc, while imports of luxury cars and wines from the EU will become less expensive.Taken together, India and the EU account for 25 per cent of the global GDP and one-third (about USD 11 trillion) of international trade (about USD 33 trillion).Later, he told reporters that during the G7 Summit in France, the Canadian Prime Minister expressed a desire to conclude the proposed free trade agreement with India this year.Also Read: India, US trade deal can't be implemented until we have 'competitive advantage': Piyush GoyalThe two sides held the second round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in May.
India-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: Goyal
India is set to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union by December, with implementation expected by February-March next year. This pact promises near duty-free access for about 93% of Indian exports to the EU market. Discussions are also progressing with the US and Canada for similar trade deals, highlighting India's growing global trade significance.
India-EU FTA signed by December, implementing February-March 2027: 93% Indian exports gain duty-free access to the 27-nation bloc. Tech companies recalibrate supply chains—zero tariffs into 25% of global GDP trigger margin recovery and shift APAC sourcing economics.









