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

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CNBC Awaaz•27-01-2026, 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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