India-EU FTA: 'Mother of All Deals' Unlocks $20 Trillion Market for India
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CNBC Awaaz27-01-2026, 14:03

India-EU FTA: 'Mother of All Deals' Unlocks $20 Trillion Market for India

  • The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is dubbed the "Mother of All Deals," connecting India to the EU's $20 trillion market and 27 countries.
  • It opens 9,425 tariff lines, providing Indian exporters direct access to approximately 25% of the world's GDP.
  • India's service professionals gain preferential access in 144 EU sub-sectors, with new visa-mobility rights and a future Social Security Agreement.
  • Indian youth studying in the EU can now seek employment for 9-12 months post-graduation, integrating talent into the EU workforce.
  • Farmers, MSMEs, and sectors like leather, gems & jewelry, textiles, and healthcare will benefit from duty reductions and new market access.

Why It Matters: The India-EU FTA is a transformative agreement offering unprecedented economic opportunities across diverse Indian sectors.

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