India has safeguarded sensitive sectors, including dairy, cereals, poultry, soymeal, certain fruits and vegetables, balancing export growth with domestic priorities

India and the European Union have finalized a free trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations, creating a vast market and eliminating EU tariffs on 90% of Indian goods. This landmark deal,

The India-EU trade deal promises significant benefits for India’s economy. Experts believe this landmark agreement, after nearly two decades of negotiations, may enhance India's export potential and improve market sentiment.

Once signed, and ratified by the European Parliament, a process that could take at least a year, the pact could expand bilateral trade, and lift Indian exports such as textiles and jewellery, which have been hit by 50% U.S. tariffs since late August.