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The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was down 0.3% by the close, extending losses since Monday to 2.2%.

Why EU is streamlining military movements amid Russian threat

The EU is confronting red tape and infrastructure bottlenecks that could slow the movement of tanks and heavy equipment across Europe, prompting new efforts to streamline permits and strengthen military mobility.

India's Green Hydrogen Mission target to be delayed by two years: MNRE Secretary

Global policy uncertainty has dampened export-linked offtake under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), slowing final investment decisions and pushing back timelines for large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia projects.

India seeks steel tariff relief from EU for auto duty cuts in FTA talks

Sources say New Delhi is seeking relief from the EU’s proposal to double duties on steel to 50% and tighten steel import quotas, while weighing tariff concessions on high-end European cars under the FTA

EU restricts visas for Russian nationals over Ukraine war

The 27-nation bloc is looking to ramp up pressure on Moscow and tighten controls, as air incursions and unexplained drone flights fuel worries the Kremlin is seeking to destabilise Europe.

India moves to streamline quality control orders amid FTA talks

The Centre is unlikely to issue any new QCOs while the review is underway, which also aims to ease the regulatory burden on MSMEs, who face higher costs and sourcing difficulties due to existing orders being heavily focused on raw materials.

Spain is the new European destination for Indian petroleum, exports skyrocket 46,000%

The move reflects a strategic shift in India’s European fuel trade, reducing reliance on northern distribution hubs such as The Netherlands in favour of direct end markets such as Spain

FTA talks with EU, Chile, New Zealand may conclude this year as India seeks export markets, rare‑earth supplies

The trade deal with EU could even happen by November, it is learnt, given that there is consensus on key issues such as automobiles, whisky and wine, on which the 27-nation bloc is seeking significant tariff reductions.

India-EU FTA may exclude CBAM, talks on carbon tax concessions to continue separately

India’s upcoming carbon mechanism is expected to offset costs from the EU’s carbon tax, even as New Delhi continues to seek concessions beyond the FTA for smaller exporters.

How Europe plans to channel frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

EU leaders are set to approve a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, funded via matured Russian frozen assets. The plan aims to sustain Kyiv’s war effort, but legal and political hurdles remain.

OPINION | The EU steel ‘action plan’ and its implications for India

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.