India, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations

The deal provides wide-ranging tariff reductions and expanded market access across goods and services

Officials say the agreement will deepen economic and strategic ties amid global trade uncertainty

Climate compliance, including the EU's carbon border tax, remains a key challenge for Indian exporters

The FTA now moves towards ratification in the EU and India before entering into force

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union concluded and finalised the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026. The agreement, which includes substantial tariff reduct...