European Union (EU)

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors

March 01, 2026 4:42 am

EU warns Meta over blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp

February 10, 2026 8:59 am

In October last year, WhatsApp updated its business API policy to ban general-purpose AI chatbots from operating on its platform.

India-EU FTA restores trust in rules-based trade order

January 31, 2026 7:06 am

The task ahead is clear: Replicate this success, restore the credibility of the WTO, and embed resilience into global supply chains

EU deal goes beyond trade... can lift manufacturing: Piyush Goyal

January 31, 2026 6:11 am

He says technical know-how, investment to spur industry to build capacities

UPSC Issue at a Glance | India and EU seal the deal: Trade, Mobility, Security—and major takeaways

January 31, 2026 3:46 pm

From the “mother of all deals” to mobility and defense, this edition of UPSC Issue at a Glance unpacks the India–EU FTA and the 16th India-EU Summit. Here's all you need to know about India’s most consequential strategic partnerships.

India-EU mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers

January 28, 2026 7:28 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “More than 800,000 Indians are living and actively contributing to the countries of the European Union.”

EU FTA impact: Auto stocks slump, but textile companies climb

January 27, 2026 9:33 pm

While India made concessions on sectors such as auto, it gained ground on labour-intensive sectors like textiles which will see the EU cutting tariffs to zero from 12%.

India-EU FTA ‘perfect example’ of saying no to ‘hegemons’ who use tariffs for coercion, says Canada’s energy minister

January 27, 2026 10:19 pm

According to the Canadian minister, who is seeking to deepen energy and critical minerals trade with India, building multilateral relationships and diversifying supply is necessary in the current global trade scenario.

India-EU deal: Why Trump may hold the answer to India’s carbon tax conundrum

January 28, 2026 9:52 am

Government officials said that India has also sought easier access to the EU's steel scrap, a critical input for low-carbon steel production, and arrived at an understanding.

Economic ties matter more than ever amid global uncertainty: India-EU joint statement

January 27, 2026 3:40 pm

India and the EU said that both trade partners have complementary strengths in the technology domain and both sides will increase collaboration across the entire value chain, linking enhanced research and innovation to business engagement and market operationalisation.