India-EU FTA Progress: European Commission Moves to Get It Signed
- On Friday, September 11, 2026, the European Commission forwarded the India-EU Free Trade Agreement to the European Council for signature, marking the largest trade deal ever concluded by both partners.
- The proposal follows a fast-track procedure designed by EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroa earlier this year, intended to accelerate implementation amid geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on the global trading system.
- Celebrating the achievement on X, Ambassador-designate Bhutan Jean-Eric Paquet stated the move will "clear the path for early approval" and confirmed the full agreement text is now public.
- The Commission is "seeking Council's approval to sign the agreements," which then require European Parliament's consent before the pact can formally enter into force.
- Leaders on both sides express confidence the Free Trade Agreement will enter into force by early 2027, while India conducts its internal ratification procedures in parallel.
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India-EU FTA: EU gets tariff quota for 1 lakh cars initially, rising to 1.6 lakh
The India-EU free trade agreement will allow European automakers to export 1 lakh passenger vehicles annually at concessional duties initially, rising to 1.6 lakh from the 10th year. The pact also offers tariff concessions on electric vehicles, wines, pork, apples, kiwifruit, pears and peaches through quotas and price-based conditions.
India-EU FTA progress: European Commission moves to get it signed
The European Commission has formally proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement with India. This proposal clears the path for early approval by the European Council. Over ninety-nine percent of Indian exports will gain duty-free entry into the EU bloc. The European Union will receive access to the Indian market for cars and wines. Both sides anticipate the Free Trade Agreement will come into force in early 2027.
On Friday, the European Commission presented its proposals for the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, which would be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by the EU, but also by India. Once adopted and entered into force, the agreement will improve market access, reduce tariffs and provide predictable rules for trade and investment.
The proposal for a free trade agreement between the EU and India was presented to the body of member state governments.
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