The Mother of All Deals.
Your complete FTA guide.
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is the biggest bilateral trade pact either side has ever signed. This hub explains what it means for your brand — and how to capture every preferential advantage.
2B+
People in the trade zone
96.6%
EU goods · Duties reduced by India
99.5%
Indian goods · EU tariff lines liberalised
7 yrs
Phase-in period for full implementation
Nearly two decades in the making. Now reality.
Signed on 27 January 2026 at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi, the India–EU Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive agreement covering goods, services, investment, digital trade, intellectual property, and regulatory cooperation.
It makes the EU India's 22nd FTA partner and creates a free trade zone of 2 billion people representing nearly a quarter of global economic output — described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as creating "a free trade zone of 2 billion people, with both sides set to gain economically."
The EU Commission expects the deal to double EU goods exports to India by 2032. Indian exporters gain access to 99.5% of EU tariff lines at preferential or zero duty rates.
Negotiations officially relaunched
FTA concluded & announced at India–EU Summit
Legal vetting & translation into EU languages
European Parliament & Council of EU approval
Entry into force · Phased tariff reductions begin
Which sectors benefit most?
Textiles & Apparel
Indian garments & textiles gain preferential access to EU markets with reduced duties, making Indian fast-fashion and premium woven brands highly competitive.
Organic & Natural Foods
Indian spices, specialty foods, and superfoods gain EU shelf space. European organic brands find a premium-hungry Indian consumer.
Pharmaceuticals
India is the world's pharmacy. The FTA eases regulatory alignment and tariff barriers for generic and specialty pharma exports.
Engineering & Machinery
German and Italian industrial equipment gains reduced tariff access to India's booming manufacturing and infrastructure market.
Beauty & Personal Care
European premium skincare brands access India's $10B+ beauty market; Indian Ayurvedic beauty brands enter European wellness retail.
Home & Lifestyle
European design brands enter India's growing premium home market. Indian artisan and handcraft brands access European retail and online channels.
Automotive Parts
Indian auto component manufacturers gain EU market access; EU EV technology and parts gain competitive pricing in India's electrification push.
Electronics & Tech
Indian electronics benefit from reduced EU import duties; European tech hardware gains more competitive entry into India's digital infrastructure buildout.
Premium F&B
European wines, cheeses, and specialty foods become significantly more affordable for India's growing premium consumer class.
Who qualifies for preferential duties?
To benefit from FTA preferential tariff rates, goods must meet "rules of origin" — meaning they must be genuinely produced or substantially transformed in the exporting country. The FTA includes product-specific rules for each HS code chapter.
Buzars's legal partners assess your products' origin status, identify the correct HS codes, prepare Certificates of Origin, and file preferential duty claims on your behalf — ensuring you capture every saving the FTA makes available.
What is a Certificate of Origin?
A document certifying that goods were produced in the country claiming FTA benefits. Required by customs authorities to apply preferential tariff rates.
What if my product uses components from third countries?
Rules of origin allow for partial third-country content, provided sufficient processing occurred in the FTA country. Product-specific rules determine the threshold.
How long does duty preferential certification take?
With Buzars, typically 2–4 weeks to complete the full compliance setup — HS classification, origin documentation, and preferential claim filings.
Are services also covered?
Yes. The FTA includes extensive services commitments covering IT, finance, professional services, telecommunications, and more, alongside the goods chapters.
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