Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:15pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday Business
India and the European Union are working to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, with a signing ceremony expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Brussels around December 17 or 18. The European Commission has proposed a fast-track approval process to avoid delays caused by translating the agreement into 24 official EU languages. The deal’s negotiations were concluded in January 2026, and both sides are now working on procedural approvals. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is expected to visit Brussels to resolve pending issues. If signed on schedule, the agreement could become operational in early 2027. (PC: HT)
