A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) is in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025 for negotiations with Indian counterparts on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The engagements aim to resolve key outstanding issues and advance the agreement toward a balanced and equitable framework that benefits both sides.

The visit follows Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri. Piyush Goyal’s official visit to Brussels (27–28 October 2025), where he held forward-looking discussions with H.E. Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. These consultations reaffirm the commitment of both sides to intensify engagement and facilitate a comprehensive trade agreement.

Deliberations during the week will focus on core areas, including trade in goods, trade in services, rules of origin amongst others along with technical and institutional matters. The discussions are guided by a shared vision of a modern, robust, and future-ready FTA that reflects the priorities and sensitivities of both India and the EU.

The negotiations gained momentum with the virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr. Piyush Goyal and EU’s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, H.E. Maroš Šefcović and Agriculture & Food Commissioner, H.E Christophe Hansen on 3rd November 2025.

As part of the visit, Ms. Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade at the European Commission (EU DG Trade), will be in New Delhi on 5–6 November 2025 for high-level talks with India’s Commerce Secretary Shri. Rajesh Aggarwal on key technical and policy issues.

The EU delegation’s visit underscores the joint determination of India and the European Union to conclude a fair and balanced agreement, fostering trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.

India-EU free trade agreement negotiations focus on market access, services, and rules of origin to advance a balanced trade framework. Negotiations toward an India-EU Free Trade Agreement have been intensified through high-level bilateral engagement to resolve outstanding trade, technical and institutional issues. Deliberations focus on trade in goods, trade in services, and rules of origin, alongside technical and policy matters to shape market access, regulatory alignment, and procedural cooperation, with institutional mechanisms and consultation channels established to progress negotiating modalities and follow-up.