New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Trade think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has called on India to press the European Union (EU) to dismantle non-tariff barriers (NTBs) under the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), warning that tariff cuts alone may not deliver meaningful export gains if regulatory hurdles persist.

FTA Nears Conclusion

Negotiations for the India-EU FTA, launched in 2007, are nearing completion after nearly 18 years. An announcement is expected on January 27, 2026, during a high-level EU delegation visit to New Delhi coinciding with the state visit of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, reported PTI.

Regulatory Hurdles Across Sectors

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