European Commission Presents EU-India Free Trade Deal to Council for Signature
The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, seeking authorisation. If authorised, it would be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by both the EU and India. The deal would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, saving around €4 billion per year in duties, and improve market access and investment rules. The EU and India already trade over €180 billion in goods and services annually, supporting close to 800,000 EU jobs.
Impact and considerations
The agreement would lower tariff costs and market-access barriers for European companies in India and provide more predictable trade and investment rules, with direct commercial implications for firms with Indian supply chains or market exposure.
Key points
- The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-India FTA, seeking authorisation.
- If authorised, it would be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by both the EU and India.
- The deal would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, saving around €4 billion per year in duties.
- The agreement would improve market access, tackle trade barriers and provide predictable trade and investment rules.
- The EU and India already trade over €180 billion in goods and services annually, supporting close to 800,000 EU jobs.
- The agreement requires Council authorisation and European Parliament consent, while India runs its own ratification procedures in parallel.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission
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- First source publication
- 11 Sept 2026, 06:00
- Page published
- 12 Sept 2026, 00:12
- Last updated
- 11 Sept 2026, 06:00
- Original links
- European Commission Press Corner：Commission presents landmark India trade deal to Council for signature (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 11 Sept 2026, 06:00