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Live since the 27 Jan 2026 India–EU FTA

Your bridge across the new India–EU trade corridor

IndiaEU Trade Hub connects verified Indian exporters with European buyers, and helps EU businesses source and sell into India — with tariff intelligence, compliance support, and matchmaking built for the FTA era.

2 billionconsumers now in one open market
96.6%of tariff lines liberalised for India
€4bn+in annual EU duty savings
97% of tariff lines opened for Indian exports, covering 99.5% of trade value
90.7% of India's EU-bound exports become duty-free from Day One
USD 33bn in labour-intensive exports (textiles, leather, gems) gain zero-duty access
246 service subsectors opened combined — 144 by the EU, 102 by India
Why we exist

Built for the post-FTA economy

On 27 January 2026, India and the European Union concluded the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed — a deal Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called "the mother of all deals," opening a combined market of roughly two billion consumers.

Turning a 20-chapter legal text into real trade takes more than a tariff schedule. IndiaEU Trade Hub is the operating layer between Indian producers and European buyers — verifying counterparties, translating rules of origin and tariff schedules into plain guidance, and coordinating logistics so both sides can act on Day One access instead of waiting for it.

  • Verified exporter and buyer network across India and all 27 EU member states
  • Live tariff and rules-of-origin guidance mapped to the FTA's phased schedules
  • End-to-end support from certification through customs and last-mile delivery
Illustration of shipping and logistics motifs blending Indian and European design elements
What we do

One platform, two directions of trade

Whether you're exporting out of India or sourcing into it, the FTA changed the economics. We help you act on it.

For Indian exporters

Get export-ready for the EU market and reach buyers in all 27 member states.

  • Export-readiness and EU compliance audits (CE marking, SPS, TBT)
  • Buyer discovery and verified matchmaking across the EU
  • Guidance on duty-free entry for textiles, leather, marine and gems

For European businesses

Source from and sell into India with a vetted local network on the ground.

  • Verified Indian supplier sourcing and factory audits
  • India market-entry, distribution and retail partnerships
  • Import guidance for autos, machinery, chemicals and pharma access

Trade intelligence desk

Turn the FTA's 20 chapters into decisions you can act on this quarter.

  • Product-level tariff and phased-reduction schedules
  • Rules-of-origin certification and customs documentation
  • Quota tracking for autos, steel and other TRQ-limited goods
Sector focus

Where the FTA moves fastest

Tariff relief is phased differently by sector. Here's where the earliest and largest gains land.

Textiles, apparel & footwear

Previously facing 12–17% EU duties. Zero duty from entry into force, closing the gap with Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Duty-free · Day One

Pharmaceuticals & medical devices

India removes duties of up to 11%; EU generics and devices gain smoother regulatory recognition.

Mostly at entry into force

Automotive & auto parts

EU car tariffs phase from 110% toward 10% over 5–10 years, under an annual quota near 250,000 units.

Phased · 5–10 yrs

Machinery & chemicals

India eliminates duties of up to 44% on machinery and 22% on chemicals, mostly on entry into force.

Immediate to 7 yrs

Wine, spirits & agri-food

Indian tariffs on premium wine fall from 150% toward 20–30%; olive oil and processed foods lose duties entirely.

Phased · staged years

Marine products, gems & jewellery

Joins leather and handicrafts among labour-intensive sectors gaining zero-duty EU market access.

Duty-free · Day One
How it works

From onboarding to your first FTA shipment

01

Create your trade profile

Tell us your products, target markets and current export or sourcing stage.

02

Get matched & verified

We vet counterparties on both sides and introduce serious, credit-checked partners.

03

Navigate tariffs & compliance

Our desk maps your HS codes to the FTA's schedules and handles certification paperwork.

04

Ship & scale with support

Logistics, customs and after-sales support keep repeat orders moving smoothly.

The agreement, in brief

Two decades of negotiation, one landmark deal

Talks began in 2007, stalled in 2013, and resumed in 2022. Here's where things stand on the road to entry into force.

27 Jan 2026

Negotiations concluded

India and the EU announce the deal at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi.

Mar 2026

Formal legal text released

20 chapters covering goods, services, mobility, rules of origin and dispute settlement published; tariff schedules to follow.

~Q4 2026

Provisional application (expected)

Anticipated after legal vetting, translation and Council/Parliament procedures.

Early 2027

Full entry into force (expected)

Following ratification by the European Parliament and completion of India's domestic approval process.

"The mother of all deals."

— Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the conclusion of the India–EU FTA

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