India, EU FTA: Steel, carbon tax, autos key to final sprint talks

• India and the EU are in the final sprint to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The EU team, led by Sabine Weyand, will meet India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday for discussions.
• Key differences remain on issues such as steel, carbon tax, automobiles, and non-tariff barriers.
• Both sides aim to conclude the FTA negotiations by the end of the year.
• The EU is India's largest trading partner for goods, with bilateral trade at USD 136.53 billion in 2024-25.

Why It Matters: India-EU FTA talks will reshape trade, market access, and economic ties.