India and EU seal historic trade pact

After years of negotiations, Delhi and Brussels are set to unveil a landmark trade agreement that will slash tariffs and open markets for goods ranging from textiles to technology.
The timing is crucial as both sides feel pressure from Washington, with the United States urging tighter economic ties elsewhere. The new pact aims to strengthen strategic autonomy for both partners.

For exporters, investors and consumers, the deal could mean cheaper products, easier market entry and new growth avenues. Companies in both regions should reassess supply chains and explore the expanded opportunities now on the table.

By cutting tariffs on most goods and adding digital-trade rules, the pact is expected to lift bilateral trade by about a third in five years, diversifying supply chains and reducing reliance on US-centric markets.