The India–EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded in January 2026, marks a defining moment in India’s global economic engagement. In this context, Primus Partners’ report, The India–EU FTA: A Strategic Trade Partnership Spanning 25% of Global GDP, offers a comprehensive assessment of what this landmark agreement entails and what it means in practice for countries, businesses, and states.

The report goes beyond headline tariff reductions to decode the full architecture of the agreement, covering goods, services, investment, talent mobility, digital trade, sustainability, and carbon-linked disciplines. It traces the evolution of the FTA from nearly two decades of negotiations to conclusion, unpacks the sector-wise implications across manufacturing, agriculture, MSMEs, and services, and maps how different Indian states stand to gain based on their export strengths and industrial ecosystems. By combining expert perspectives, data-driven analysis, and forward-looking insights, the report highlights both opportunities and watch-outs, ranging from export competitiveness and supply-chain integration to standards compliance and implementation readiness. Ultimately, it positions the India-EU FTA as a strategic instrument to deepen India’s integration into global value chains and anchor long-term, rules-based economic cooperation in a shifting global trade order.