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As the EU prepares an ambitious Action Plan to rescue and decarbonise its steel industry, India must assess the global impacts, policy lessons, and cooperation opportunities arising from Europe’s evolving strategy

India looks to diversify rare-earth supply via FTAs with Peru and Chile, startup-led processing

The ninth round of negotiations with Peru will be held from November 3 to 5, while a third round with Chile is planned for October 27 to 31. The South American countries are emerging as important sources of rare earths

India-Canada FTA talks may resume only after EU, US deals close

Despite a thaw in diplomatic ties, the commerce ministry is prioritising ongoing FTA negotiations with several countries, making the resumption of FTA talks with Canada unlikely this year

India, EU FTA enters final stage of talks; conclusion expected by 2025-end, says commerce secretary

India and the EU are focused on ironing out outstanding issues, particularly those related to market access, regulatory cooperation and agricultural sensitivities, the commerce ministry said on October 15.

India, EU begin 14th round of trade talks in Brussels today

While the EU is seeking greater market access in automobiles and agriculture products, India wants relaxations in the carbon tax on imports of steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser which kicks in from January

Latest round of India-EU FTA talks see limited progress, 'better clarity' on industrial, farm goods

The thirteenth round of EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations took place in New Delhi during September 8-12, with two additional days of technical sessions on Rules of Origin held on September 13-14.

India-EU free-trade agreement may take at least a year to kick in after signing

Even as India and the EU aim to close talks for the trade deal by the end of the year, the bloc’s multi-stage ratification process means it would be some time before the agreement comes into effect

EU unveils push for closer India defense, trade ties

Brussels reiterated its aim to conclude a free-trade agreement with India this year. The two sides are “exploring the creation of an EU-India Security and Defence Partnership,” the statement said.

India pushes for tariff cuts on textiles, leather, and gems in EU trade talks

The EU, on the other hand, is seeking concessions for flagship exports such as wine and automobiles through the free trade agreement with India.

Tariffs on China would hit both rich and poor in EU

Over 70% of Europe’s imports of yachts, musical instruments and Christmas decorations now come from China

India, EU FTA talks gain unprecedented momentum

India and the European Union are maximising efforts to finalise the proposed trade deal by 2025-end, said Maroš Šefčovič, EU's Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.

Large reactors likely to drive India’s nuclear power plan despite buzz around SMRs

About 80 GW of the 100 GW target will be executed by NPCIL and NTPC through larger projects. The remaining 20 GW will be open to the private sector and mostly be executed through small module reactors, government officials have told Moneycontrol

India-EU FTA: 'Balance over speed' guides talks as New Delhi maintains dairy, agri red lines

The 13th round of talks for the proposed FTA between India and the EU has entered its fourth day, and is expected to continue until September 13. The bloc’s Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will join negotiations from September 12.

India, EU speed up talks for FTA, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

In February, India and EU decided to ramp up talks for a proposed free trade agreement and close it by the end of 2025 to tide over impending troubles from volatile trade policies.

India looks for relaxations in EU’s carbon border tax regulations

India is seeking some flexibility in the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) which comes into effect from January 1 next year. Meanwhile, it is also mulling a domestic carbon tax to offset CBAM and retain revenue within the country.

India may offer import duty concessions on high-end cars to the EU

India's offer to the EU will be on similar lines to the one sealed between India and the United Kingdom (UK), subject to further negotiations, said a government official privy to the matter.

EU commissioners to meet commerce, agriculture ministers as next round of FTA talks open

Increased market access and fewer non-tariff barriers are on the agenda as week-long talks begin in New Delhi. The two sides are looking to seal the deal by year-end

Trump, Zelensky And EU Leaders Meet | Key Takeaways Explained

President Donald Trump met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House alongside top European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and NATO chief Mark Rutte. The talks focused on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, a potential trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and ways to end the war. While European leaders pushed for an immediate ceasefire, Trump emphasized diplomatic negotiations and pledged protection for Kyiv, with written guarantees expected within 7–10 days. Ukraine is also preparing to secure nearly $90 billion in U.S. military support. The meeting ended on a cordial note, but European caution remains, with Macron warning tougher sanctions could follow if talks fail. Stay updated on this developing story, including security pledges, peace talks, and a potential Trump-Zelensky-Putin summit.

India to fast-track FTAs with EU, Oman, New Zealand to diversify exports, says commerce ministry

The ministry also plans to speed up the implementation of the Export Promotion Mission that was announced in the budget for FY26.

India-Oman free trade agreement to be signed soon: Govt official

The Indian government is exploring markets in West Asia and Europe for its labour-intensive products to cushion the impact of the steep tariffs imposed by the US.

India bets on speeding up FTA talks with EU, Peru, Chile to diversify exports from US

Hours after Trump’s fresh tariffs, Indian commerce ministry officials got on to a call with leather and textile exporters on July 31 to gauge the impact of these duties on these two crucial sectors with shipments to the US worth over $10 billion annually.

Higher US tariffs part of price Europe willing to pay for its security, arms for Ukraine

European allies agreed at NATO's summit last month to spend hundreds of billions of dollars more on defence over the next decade. Primarily for their own security, but also to keep America among their ranks.

Donald Trump’s EU oil and gas deal is ‘pie in the sky’, energy experts warn

Analysts dismiss plan but executives welcome sign of more support for fossil fuel exports

UK PM Keir Starmer calls India FTA the biggest trade deal since leaving the EU

The two Prime Ministers also launched 'Vision 2035' to form partnerships in defence, education, technology and people to people relations.

India, EU reached 'some kind of understanding' on certain divergent issues; next round of FTA talks in September

The tenth round of talks with ASEAN to review the existing pact is likely to be in August in New Delhi, with another expected in October in Malaysia, Agarwal added.