India and four European partners launch trade and investment pact aiming $100B investment, one million jobs over 15 years

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....A trade and economic partnership between India and four European partner states has entered into force, establishing a USD 100 billion investment objective over 15 years and targeting one million direct jobs. The agreement inaugurates phased tariff concessions (notifications dated 30-09-2025 implementing first-tranche cuts for three partner states) and broad market-access commitments across goods, services and mobility, including provisions for digital delivery, commercial presence and professional movement with pathways for mutual recognition. Implementation will use sector roadmaps, MSME outreach, FDI facilitation and logistics measures to boost exports, investment, standards cooperation and predictable investor protections to promote balanced, long-term economic engagement.....