India’s Offer to the European Union

Update (Jan 28, 2026): According to the government, India has offered the European Union market access across 92.1% of its tariff lines, covering 97.5% of EU exports under the free trade agreement. Of these, 49.6% of tariff lines will see immediate duty elimination, while 39.5% will be phased out over five, seven and ten years. A further 3% of products will be subject to phased tariff reductions, with tariff rate quotas applying to items such as apples, pears, peaches and kiwi fruit.

The government said the agreement is expected to expand India’s access to high-technology imports from the EU, helping diversify import sources, lower input costs for domestic businesses and benefit consumers. Officials added that the tariff commitments would also create opportunities for Indian firms to integrate more deeply into global supply chains.