ENA Economy 2025-11-04 14:22:36 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 4 (KNN) </strong>To boost India-EU trade and investment ties, negotiations on the India EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) took place in New Delhi from November 3 7, 2025, with both sides working toward a balanced and future-ready trade framework.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">At the meeting, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic reviewed the progress of the proposed FTA and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In a social media post, the Commerce Minister stated, Had a productive meeting with Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and C. Hansen, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Discussed strengthening the India-EU trade &amp; investment ties, advancing the FTA, and deepening cooperation across priority areas. Both sides are committed to balanced and mutually beneficial outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ongoing engagements are focused on resolving key outstanding issues and advancing the agreement toward an equitable framework that benefits both partners. The discussions aim to strengthen supply chains and boost bilateral investments, as both sides are advancing negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The negotiations seek to enhance cooperation in trade in goods and services, investment, digital trade, and sustainability. The European Union remains Indias largest trading partner, with total trade reaching US$136.42 billion in FY 2024 25, including Indian exports worth US$75.76 billion.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></span></em></p> 43979 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/india-eu-inch-towards-comprehensive-trade-deal 2025-11-04 14:22:36 knnindia.co.in