New Delhi, June 16 -- Government sources have revealed that negotiations between India and the European Union (EU) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have gained momentum, with the frequency of discussions increasing from quarterly to monthly.

This intensified engagement comes as both sides aim to reach an early harvest deal by July 2025, similar to India's agreement with Australia.

Indian officials have raised concerns over EU regulations like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which they argue could disrupt business.

In response, the EU has questioned India's Quality Control Orders (QCOs), calling them non-tariff barriers. However, India has maintained that QCOs apply uniformly to ...