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EU–India Free Trade Agreement Decoded: Rules, Standards & Historical Background
['Subramanian Natarajan']
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Once ratified, the agreement is expected to deepen economic integration, improve quality standards, and create a stable, predictable framework for long-term EU–India trade and investment.
Today, the Indian government and the European Union signed an EU–India trade agreement, popularly called the “Mother of All Deals,” which is an exciting moment for anyone interested in international trade.
The “Investment Protection Agreement” was discussed during 6 rounds of discussions over the June 2022–October 2025 meetings.
Tariffs on 96.6% of EU goods exports will be eliminated or reduced.
ConclusionThis is a historical trade agreement with India, built on the hard path of real engineering that the EU acquired over centuries.