Is India on the verge of its most significant economic partnership this decade?
India and the European Union are accelerating efforts to finalize their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of the year. This renewed push, involving senior officials from both sides, comes at a crucial geopolitical juncture as nations seek to diversify supply chains and build resilient strategic alliances. The immediate implication for Indian businesses is monumental: a successful deal would dramatically reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers, unlocking preferential access to one of the world's largest single markets for our technology, services, and manufacturing sectors. From our perspective, this potential agreement signifies more than just a trade pact; it’s a strategic pivot positioning India as a key global partner in technology and defence. An FTA would serve as a powerful catalyst for the entire Indian ecosystem, enabling startups and enterprises to collaborate more seamlessly on R&D, green technology, and digital standards. This move could unlock unprec...