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India-EU FTA Signed, Covers 90% Goods; FTP Targets $2 Trillion Exports by 2030

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24 Feb 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:$2 trillion by 203071% export basket coverage by 2026$825.25 billion total exports (2025)Over 90% goods tariff elimination (India-EU FTA)
Bodies:Department of CommerceConfederation of Indian Industry (CII)European Commission
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What This Article Covers

1.India signed a historic Free Trade Agreement with the EU on Jan 27, 2026, creating a free trade zone for nearly 2 billion people and eliminating tariffs on over 90% of goods.

2.India's updated Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) targets $2 trillion in exports by 2030, supported by a strategic shift where FTAs are projected to cover 71% of its export basket by 2026, up from 22% in 2019.

3.This proactive trade strategy, involving deals with the US, UK, UAE, and Australia, is a core component of India's ambition to become an economic superpower and achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by diversifying markets and integrating into high-value supply chains.

The Big Picture
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India has pivoted to a proactive global trade strategy, signing a historic FTA with the EU and a framework with the US. This shift aims to boost exports to $2 trillion by 2030, integrate into global value chains, and diversify trade away from regional dependencies, marking a significant recalibration of its economic diplomacy.

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India-EU FTA SignedJanuary 27, 2026
FTP 2030 Export Target$2 Trillion
FTA Coverage by 202671% of export basket (from 22% in 2019)
Total Exports (2025 Review)$825.25 Billion (6.05% increase)
India-EU FTA Tariff CutOver 90% of traded goods

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  • ›India-EU FTA Signed: January 27, 2026
  • ›FTP 2030 Export Target: $2 Trillion
  • ›Target this Data: 71% (Projected FTA coverage of India's export basket by 2026)
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Department of Commerce (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for formulating India's Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding India's recent trade strategy:

1. India's network of Free Trade Agreements is projected to cover nearly 71% of its total export basket by 2026.

2. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement eliminates tariffs on all traded goods and services between the two economies.

3. A key objective of India's trade agreements is to integrate Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises into Global Value Chains.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the Department of Commerce's 2025 Year-End Review cited in the article, what was the total value of India's merchandise and services exports?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is a primary strategic rationale, as per the article, behind India's shift towards comprehensive FTAs with advanced economies like the EU and the US?

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