India, EU Aim to Finalise Early Harvest Trade Deal by July 2025
India and the European Union (EU) are working to conclude an early harvest trade deal by July 2025 , as part of a two-stage approach toward a broader Free Trade Agreement (FTA) . The deal would mirror India’s interim agreement with Australia , covering key areas such as tariffs, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property rights, government procurement , and sanitary and phytosanitary measures . Indian officials to arrive in Brussels today for India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Deal expected to close by the end of 2025. — Filter Coffee ☕️ (@FilterCoffeeHQ) May 21, 2025 The move is aimed at accelerating trade liberalisation while larger FTA negotiations continue. India’s Chief Negotiator, Satya Srinivas , is currently in Brussels to fast-track the talks. The two sides are pursuing a comprehensive pact that also includes a bilateral investment protection agreement and recognition of geographical indications (GIs) . India-EU FTA talks move forward, with a phased deal l...