The Union Cabinet approved the India-European Union free trade agreement
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved the India-European Union free trade agreement, which provides India with preferential access to all 27 EU countries under a single framework.
Background
The agreement was finalized on Friday and approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday. It is expected to help bilateral trade surpass $190 billion by 2025 and is described as exceeding the China-ASEAN trade deal in size.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe India-EU FTA is expected to push bilateral trade beyond $190 billion by 2025.
- FactThe agreement provides preferential access to all 27 EU countries under a single framework.
- FactThe pact includes specific provisions for investment, services, and intellectual property rights.
- FactThe deal is reported to exceed the China-ASEAN trade deal in scale.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the India-EU Free Trade Agreement can reshape India's position in global value chains and its trade dynamics with the European Union.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Trade diversification: Reducing reliance on single-market exports by leveraging preferential access to 27 EU nations
- IPR alignment: Balancing India's domestic manufacturing needs with EU's stringent intellectual property standards
Keywords: Bilateral Trade · Preferential Access · Global Value Chains · Intellectual Property Rights · Trade Liberalization
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