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January 28, 2026

The India-EU partnership will open up opportunities

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday concluded the much-awaited free-trade agreement (FTA), one of the largest of its kind globally in recent times.

The deal will create a market of two billion people. Nevertheless, the 16th IndiaEU summit and the engagement of leaders from both sides were not limited to trade. Several other agreements were signed to increase cooperation and strengthen relations. Both sides, for instance, have prepared an overarching document covering all aspects of the India-EU strategic partnership. India and the EU will improve cooperation on defence and security. A comprehensive framework for cooperation on mobility has also been agreed upon. Both India and the EU will open up several sub-sectors in the services space to accommodate each other's priorities. The EU has also committed itself to post-study work visas for Indian students.

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