India-EU FTA to be signed by December, effective early 2027; opens market access both ways
Piyush Goyal confirms India-EU Free Trade Agreement signing by December 2025, with rollout in Feb-Mar 2027. Deal grants duty-free access for 93% of Indian exports and cheaper European luxury cars and wines for Indian consumers, covering economies that account for 25% of global GDP.
What happened
India-EU FTA to be signed by December 2025 and take effect by Feb-Mar 2027, granting near-zero duty access for 93% of Indian exports and cheaper European luxury
Key facts
- 93% of Indian exports duty-free
- 25% of global GDP
- one-third of global trade
- signing by December 2025
- effective February-March 2027
Why this matters
Scout EU acquisition targets in distribution, logistics, and brand licensing now to lock in pre-tariff-cut multiples and secure two-way market access ahead of the 2027 rollout.