What new pathways does the India-EU FTA unlock for trade and growth

In this episode of the EY India Insights podcast, Agneshwar Sen, Associate Partner and Leader, Trade Policy, EY India, discusses the landmark India-EU FTA with Shri Anant Swarup, Senior Advisor and former Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, and India's Chief Negotiator for the EU-India FTA when it commenced in 2021. Shri Swarup highlights the key advantages and opportunities that Indian enterprises and professionals can look for in the FTA, and the unprecedented cross-market access it creates between the two economies.

Key takeaways

• The India-EU FTA creates a combined market of 2 billion consumers, boosting trade potential.
• Apart from conventional areas like goods and services, this deal includes digital trade, government procurement, and more.
• India supplies only 2.6% of EU imports of US$3 trillion, while is indicative of the massive opportunities.
• Wider scope across goods, services and digital trade expected to create long‑term growth avenues.

Tune in to the episode to understand how the India–EU FTA could unlock new growth opportunities for Indian businesses across global markets.