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A big deal: The India-EU partnership will open up new opportunities
January 28, 2026
India and the EU concluded the much-awaited FTA, one of the largest of its kind globally in …
Beyond the FTA, India and the EU will enhance cooperation in defence and security, and have …
India and the EU together account for 25% of global GDP and about one-third of global trade, …
The Times Of india
Zero tariffs on gems, jewellery, plastic: How will FTA with EU benefit India? ‘Mother of all trade deals’ explained
January 28, 2026
In 2024–25, merchandise trade between India-EU stood at Rs 11.5 lakh crore or $136.54 billion
Services trade between India and the EU reached Rs 7.2 lakh crore or $83.10 billion during 2024-25
Together, India and the EU are the fourth- and second-largest economies globally, accounting …
Business Standard
India-EU FTA weaves new hope into $100 billion textile export dream
January 28, 2026
The India–EU FTA could help India move toward its $100 billion textile and apparel export …
Indian apparel exports could grow 20–25% year-on-year after the India–EU FTA becomes operational:…
With India–EU FTA duty-free access, India’s apparel exports to the EU could grow at a 15% CAGR, …
CNBC TV 18
Corporate India welcomes India–EU FTA; tech, auto and services seen as big winners
January 28, 2026
Indian corporate leaders, industry bodies and rating agencies have welcomed the India–EU FTA as …
The India–EU FTA marks an important step for services, with gains expected through market access,…
The India–EU FTA will be credit-positive, with lower tariffs and better market access …
The Financial Express
India-EU FTA: A trade deal that redefines India’s global economic position
January 28, 2026
With the European Union on board, India is well positioned to accelerate exports, move …
The India–EU FTA completes India’s new-age trade architecture, plugging it into the world’s …
Billed as the “mother of all deals”, India-EU FTA goes beyond tariffs, deepening strategic …
News18
India-EU Relations: Trust And Strategic Engagement In A Changing World
January 28, 2026
The presence of the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission as chief …
Europe’s acceptance of India’s 77th Republic Day invitation, meanwhile, acknowledges India’s …
As the world’s largest democracy, India merges political stability with a rapidly growing …
News18
Jobs, Strong Supply Chains And More: PM Modi's Post Explains Why India-EU Trade Deal Is A Milestone
January 28, 2026
PM Modi described the conclusion of the India–EU FTA as a historic milestone, saying it would …
The India-EU FTA promises to create unprecedented opportunities, open new avenues for growth …
Together, India and the EU are moving ahead with trust and ambition towards a prosperous as …
The Economic Times
EU tells India 'Hum Saath Saath Hain': FTA cuts tariffs on 99% of exports, while imported chocolates and baked goods get cheaper at home
January 28, 2026
India and the EU announced a mega free trade deal, agreeing to slash tariffs on over 99% of …
The India-EU Free Trade agreement represents 25% of global GDP and one-third of global trade: …
Under the India-EU FTA, up to 250,000 European-made vehicles will be allowed to enter the …
Business Standard
India-EU FTA to benefit industry on both sides, spur investments: Goyal
January 28, 2026
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–European Union free trade agreement would …
Under the India-EU FTA, 93 per cent of Indian exports will receive duty-free access to the 27-…
For the European Union, India has offered market access across 92.1 per cent of its tariff lines,…
The Economic Times
India-EU FTA is a new blueprint for common prosperity, says PM Modi on 'mother of all deals
January 28, 2026
PM Modi hailed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement as the "mother of all deals" and a "…
There is turmoil in global environment; India-EU will provide stability to world order: PM Modi
The India-EU FTA reflects converging interests between the world’s largest democracy and one of …
The Times Of india
Very proud of ancestral roots in Goa': European Council chief Antonio Costa flaunts OCI card—watch
January 28, 2026
European Council President Antonio Costa expressed pride in his Goan roots, highlighting his …
Today is a historic moment. We are opening a new chapter in our relations – on trade, on …
I am very proud of my roots in Goa, where my father's family came from. And, the connection …
Business Standard
India-EU trade deal: Exports to double; tariff reductions on 96% goods
January 28, 2026
The EU said its exports to India are likely to double by 2032 under the new free trade …
According to the EU, tariffs on cars are gradually going down from 110% to as low as 10%
The EU and India will sign an MoU that intends to establish an EU-India platform for …
Business Standard
EU to launch Legal Gateway Office in India for students and jobseekers
January 28, 2026
The European Union will open its first Legal Gateway Office in India to provide a single access …
The EU said it will guide Indian applicants on job openings, skills shortages, qualification …
Von der Leyen said the FTA would facilitate the movement of students, researchers, seasonal …
The Economic Times
“We did it. We delivered the mother of all deals”: India, EU seal landmark FTA
January 28, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the India-EU pact as “the mother …
Together, India and the EU represent a combined market of nearly 1.8 billion people and account …
India-EU announced progress on deepening cooperation in research and innovation, with …
The Economic Times
India saves $19.3 bn in forex via ethanol blending; eyes 100 GW nuclear by 2047: Puri
January 28, 2026
India achieved nearly 20% ethanol blending in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025, resulting in …
By 2050, India's share of global energy demand is projected to rise by nearly 30-35%: Hardeep …
The petroleum sector now accounts for 28 per cent of India's trade volume by weight at ports
NDTV
110% To 10%: India-EU FTA Results In Big Cut In Tariffs On European Car Imports
January 28, 2026
Under the India-EU pact, New Delhi has agreed to gradually slash tariffs on European cars from …
According to the Commerce Ministry, bilateral trade in goods and services between India and the …
India is well-positioned to gain from this deal as it gives preferential market access to over …
The Economic Times
India-EU FTA a powerful signal of trust, stability, and long-term partnership, says Sunil Bharti Mittal
January 28, 2026
The conclusion of negotiations for the India- EU FTA sends a powerful signal of trust, stability,…
The signing of the India-EU FTA reflects the "decisive leadership and strategic resolve" of PM …
National Stock Exchange Chief Business Development Officer Sriram Krishnan said that the India-…
The Economic Times
India-EU FTA to open duty-free window for textile exporters, says Gokaldas Exports MD
January 28, 2026
The signing of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to create a major …
The India-EU FTA will give Indian textile manufacturers duty-free access to the European market:…
The EU is a very large market, with textile imports of around $70–80 billion. Duty-free access …
News18
BMW, Lamborghini, Porsche To Cancer Medicines: India-EU Trade Deal Will Make These Items Cheaper
January 28, 2026
Premium luxury European cars such as BMW, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche and Audi are set to …
The India–EU FTA will make imported medicines for cancer and other critical illnesses, as well …
The India–EU FTA will lower the manufacturing costs of gadgets in India, making them more …
The Economic Times
India-EU FTA: The world’s biggest economies just changed global trade forever
January 28, 2026
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a historic FTA, ending an eighteen-…
The India–EU FTA will remove or reduce duties on over 96.6% of EU goods exported to India, …
The India–EU FTA marks the largest trade deal ever reached by either side
The Times Of india
Never been stronger’: Ursula von der Leyen hails Europe–India ties at presidential banquet
January 28, 2026
The political ties between Europe and India have never been this strong: Ursula von der Leyen
India has risen to the top of global politics, a development Europe welcomes: Ursula von der Leyen
In a time when the world is becoming more fractured and fractious, India and Europe are …
Business Standard
India-EU FTA: One-stop hub to aid movement of skilled professionals to EU
January 28, 2026
The India–EU FTA will lead to the setting up of a European Legal Gateway Office in India, a one-…
Indian IT firms stand to gain from greater opportunities in Europe, including easier cross-…
The India–EU FTA strengthens India’s position in global value chains for digital services: …
The Economic Times
India-EU FTA landmark moment, to drive company's 'Make in India for world' commitment: Stellantis
January 28, 2026
The India–EU FTA is a landmark moment and a strong accelerator for Stellantis India’s long-term …
The India–EU FTA deepens economic cooperation and strengthens India’s position in the global …
The India–EU FTA’s reduced trade barriers will help enhance manufacturing competitiveness and …
The Financial Express
India–EU FTA puts leather, footwear exporters on par with Bangladesh, Vietnam
January 28, 2026
The India–EU FTA removes tariffs of up to 17%, improving EU access and putting Indian leather …
The India–EU FTA is set to boost leather sourcing from clusters like Agra–Kanpur and Vellore–…
India’s leather, non-leather footwear and related product exports rose 25% year-on-year to ₹48,…
Business Standard
India-EU FTA: Large market opens up, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava
January 28, 2026
Carmakers in India stand to gain a substantially larger market for small cars in Europe, owing …
India–EU FTA duty cuts to 0% on EVs and ICE vehicles will give Maruti Suzuki a strong edge to …
Maruti Suzuki is already exporting its electric Vitara to Europe, and the India–EU FTA will …
Money Control
India-EU FTA to boost pharma, chemicals trade, Indian medical professionals' credentials to gain acceptance
January 28, 2026
The India–EU FTA grants Indian pharma and medical device firms preferential access to the EU …
Under the India–EU FTA, Indian tariffs on EU pharmaceutical exports are currently at 11% and on …
The India–EU FTA will provide preferential access to the EU pharma market and improve …
The Times Of India
Threads of partnership: EU President Ursula von der Leyen and PM Modi twin in Eri silk scarf
January 28, 2026
PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen drew widespread attention after …
Europe and India are making history today, and we have concluded the mother of all deals: …
Ursula von der Leyen, along with European Council President Antonio Costa, came to India as …
News18
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Goes Pan-India, Trailer Out On PM Modi’s YouTube
January 28, 2026
Pariksha Pe Charcha returned in 2026 with its ninth edition, marking a pan-India expansion
PM Modi interacted with students during PPC 2026 not only in Delhi but also in Coimbatore, …
The 2026 edition recorded massive engagement, with more than 4.5 crore people registering for …
Time Now
Padma Awards – Celebrating The Unsung
January 28, 2026
Padma Awards under PM Modi spotlight grassroots talent, folk art and real social impact
Padma Awards: 45 unsung heroes recognised this year across social work, healthcare, education, …
An interesting aspect of the Padma awards under the Modi government is the fact that …
News18
India-EU’s Mother Of All Deals: Why The FTA Is A Blueprint For Inclusive Global Growth
January 28, 2026
PM Modi called the India–EU FTA a blueprint for shared prosperity and global good, offering …
India-EU FTA: By clearing 9,425 tariff lines for Indian exports, covering nearly 25% of global …
India-EU FTA establishes a powerhouse economic corridor, integrating India with a $20-trillion …
Hindustan Times
India-EU ties: Stagnation to strategic realignment
January 28, 2026
The ambitious India–EU FTA marks a decisive leap in bilateral ties. It balances India’s …
Under PM Modi, India’s foreign policy has advanced national interests through constructive …
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), coupled with accords on security, defence, and …
Hindustan Times
New beginning for a transformed world
January 28, 2026
The visit of EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen during Republic Day, followed by …
With India at the centre of Europe’s new partnerships, the defining outcome was a high-quality, …
The India-EU FTA comes at a time of a hostile and disruptive trade environment. It can bring …
The Indian Express
What the India-EU FTA signals about bilateral ties, and the message it sends
January 28, 2026
PM Modi, EU Council President António Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …
The FTA boosts trade, investment, resilient supply chains and sustainable growth, with 10 key …
EU-India FTA: Billed as a “trusted partnership”, the deal rests on shared democratic values and …
The Economic Times
Republic Day sales see fastest growth in five years on GST cuts, wedding demand
January 27, 2026
Republic Day sales recorded their fastest growth in 5 years as electronics and apparel …
The Central government's rationalisation of GST and income tax cuts has successfully brought …
"This will be the highest sales growth in the last 4-5 years, with GST rationalisation playing …
The Economic Times
Commercial vehicle sales set to hit a new milestone in FY26 amid replacement demand after tax rationalisation
January 27, 2026
Commercial vehicle sales are set to see their 'best years' yet in FY26 and FY27, driven by a …
After GST on most commercial vehicles was lowered to 18% from 28%, effective September 22, 2025,…
The auto industry expects the surge in replacement demand post the GST cut to continue as the …
The Indian Express
2,500 artists dance on Vande Mataram embodying India’s spirit of unity in diversity
January 27, 2026
Republic Day Celebrations: Performing in front of Prime Minister Modi, foreign dignitaries and …
As around 2,500 artistes from different parts of India, donning traditional costumes …
Republic Day Parade celebrates 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with rare artwork display
The Times Of india
Agriculture scientists and innovative farmers get Padma Shri boost for their pioneering efforts
January 27, 2026
Prominent agriculture scientist Ashok Kumar Singh, who developed over 25 rice varieties, is …
Rice varieties, including different Pusa Basmati and non-Basmati varieties significantly …
The country’s first genome-edited rice varieties, ‘DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’,…
The Times Of india
Army’s 'phased battle array' , IAF flypast and cultural diversity take centre stage — key takeaways from 77th Republic Day
January 27, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the main Republic Day ceremony at Kartavya Path, …
The Republic Day parade showcased a wide range of indigenously developed weapon systems, …
The overarching theme of this year’s Republic Day celebrations was 150 years of the national …
The Economic Times
India 77th Republic Day: India, EU ties, Vande Mataram and Operation Sindoor dominate mega show
January 27, 2026
A glass-cased IOC showcasing the conduct of Operation Sindoor rolled down Kartavya Path, …
Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at Kartavya Path were based on the theme of the 150th …
The Indian Army presented a powerful and future-ready combat profile at the Republic Day Parade …
The Economic Times
Modi has a shot at history-making with EU’s India visit
January 27, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has placed India at the centre of Europe’s …
India-EU FTA will provide the Indian economy with a new direction for energy that has been …
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called the India–EU free trade agreement ‘…
Business Standard
A successful India makes world more stable: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
January 27, 2026
A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure: European Commission …
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa …
At the Republic Day parade, India displayed its military might that included elite marching …
The Times Of india
India’s air superiority during Operation Sindoor made Pakistan call for truce: European think-tank
January 27, 2026
India’s air superiority during its “88-hour Operation Sindoor coerced Pakistan into a ceasefire”…
The Indian Air Force managed to significantly degrade the enemy's air defence system and …
Operation Sindoor has led to conventional military clashes of considerable magnitude between …
The Times Of india
I got an opportunity to fight in Op Sindoor and that’s the biggest award’
January 27, 2026
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, the young artillery officer Colonel Koshank Lamba …
Colonel Koshank Lamba has been awarded the Vir Chakra— the country’s third-highest wartime …
A first-generation commissioned officer, Colonel Koshank Lamba’s journey stands as a testament …
Business Standard
India-EU FTA duty cuts could boost luxury car market, says BMW India
January 27, 2026
Reduction in customs duty on imported cars under the India-EU free trade agreement could enable …
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement would be a historic milestone benefiting both sides by …
India today is not just a large market, but a future-ready economy backed by reforms and …
News18
The New Non-Alignment: How Modi's India Leads Without Choosing Sides
January 27, 2026
Strategic autonomy, as Modi’s government has practised it, means something more precise: the …
PLI scheme, launched in 2020 with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore across 14 key sectors, has …
The India Semiconductor Mission, backed by Rs 76,000 crore in support, has cleared 10 projects …
The Economic Times
Republic Day Parade: Not just tanks or tableaux but a $136 bn opportunity struts down Kartavya Path
January 27, 2026
The Republic Day celebrations marked a significant milestone for India-EU relations, with a …
India and the EU are fast-tracking trade negotiations to enhance market access and foster long-…
The presence of the European Commission President at Kartavya Path underscores the deepening …
The Indian Express
Vande Bharat Sleeper train: ICF to manufacture 50 rakes of 24-car coaches
January 27, 2026
The Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory is set to manufacture 50 rakes of 24-coach Vande …
PM Modi recently flagged off the 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train for the Howrah-Kamakhya route, …
The 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper rake projects are progressing well to offer modern amenities …
News18
From Manufacturing To Meaning: How ‘Made In India’ Is Evolving This Republic Day
January 27, 2026
The 'Made in India' label has transitioned from a simple origin tag to a marker of global …
Indian startups are increasingly investing in in-house R&D and capability ownership, showcasing …
“By 2026, ‘Made in India’ has evolved from a simple origin label into a marker of intent, depth,…
Business Line
India-EU FTA to boost textiles industry, generate more jobs: Raymond Group MD Gautam Singhania
January 27, 2026
The Central government is finalising a landmark India-EU FTA to secure zero duty on textiles …
The strategic partnership between New Delhi and Brussels aims to reinforce stability and …
"Textiles remain among the largest employers in the country, and a duty-free access to the EU …
Ians Live
More world leaders extend wishes on Republic Day, highlight enduring partnership with India
January 27, 2026
Global leaders highlighted their enduring partnerships and shared values with India while …
PM Modi’s leadership continues to strengthen India’s diplomatic ties as world leaders …
The international community celebrated India’s democratic journey and its growing influence as …