https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35767 Negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement between India and the EU are being accelerated to achieve balanced market access and tariff outcomes, alongside parallel agreements on investment protection and geographical indications. The discussions focus on sector-specific tariff reductions and market opening for automobiles, wines and spirits, and on safeguarding competitiveness for Indian exports such as garments, pharmaceuticals, steel and electrical machinery. Regulatory priorities include establishment of a recognised data security status for IT services and a stronger intellectual property regime as conditions for deeper trade and investment ties. en-us Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:16:03 +0530 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35767 Negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement between India and the EU are being accelerated to achieve balanced market access and tariff outcomes, alongside parallel agreements on investment protection and geographical indications. The discussions focus on sector-specific tariff reductions and market opening for automobiles, wines and spirits, and on safeguarding competitiveness for Indian exports such as garments, pharmaceuticals, steel and electrical machinery. Regulatory priorities include establishment of a recognised data security status for IT services and a stronger intellectual property regime as conditions for deeper trade and investment ties. News - Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=35767