India & EU Sign Historic Free Trade Deal

A landmark agreement creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones — covering ~2 billion people and huge economic opportunity.

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Called the “mother of all trade deals” after nearly 20 years of talks, this deal boosts ties between India and the European Union.

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Massive Market Access

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Big Economic Wins

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This deal reshapes global trade, strengthens economic cooperation, and helps both powers compete globally — especially amid rising trade tensions.

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Formal signing and ratification will happen through legal and parliamentary approval processes before the deal fully kicks in.

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