EU and India on the brink of a historic free trade deal

24 January, 2026, 11:40 pm

Last modified: 24 January, 2026, 11:43 pm

EU and India on the brink of a historic free trade deal

24 January, 2026, 11:40 pm

Last modified: 24 January, 2026, 11:43 pm

India and the European Union, two of the world's largest economic powers, have made a historic announcement after nearly two decades of negotiations, saying they are now close to reaching a free trade agreement.

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