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0:02	Report by Anchal Vohra
0:30	Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President

(( info: A breakthrough at last. After nearly two decades of on-off talks, the European Union and India appear to be on the brink of a long-awaited free trade deal — with an announcement possibly coming as soon as Tuesday. Negotiations, revived in 20-22 after a nine-year hiatus, have gathered new momentum amid global trade tensions and the tariff policies of US President Donald Trump. For both sides, a shifting and uncertain world has sharpened the search for new economic partners. But despite the optimism, significant hurdles still remain.))
      
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Nearly half of India’s population depends on agriculture for a living. Most are small-scale farmers, selling their produce in local markets. Many of them oppose the free trade agreement — fearing that large European agribusinesses could undercut prices and threaten their livelihoods.
 
Agriculture is India’s red line. 
 
That’s why most agricultural products appear to be excluded from the deal.
   
With that obstacle cleared, the deal now appears to be within reach...
 
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"We are on the cusp of a historic trade agreement. Indeed, some called it the mother of all deals, one that would create a market of 2 billion people, accounting for almost a quarter of global GDP. And crucially, that would provide a first mover advantage for Europe with one of the world's fastest growing and most dynamic continents."

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In 20-24, European companies exported goods worth almost 49 billion euros — led by high-value industrial products such as machinery, trains, aircraft and chemical goods.
For India, the EU is already its largest trading partner with exports topping 71 billion euros exported to the EU — mainly appliances, textiles, pharmaceuticals and petroleum products.
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According to a European Parliament study, trade between the EU and India could increase by as much as 50 percent under a free trade agreement.
 
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European carmakers like BMW, Mercedes, and Stellantis could be among the winners, as import duties of up to 100 percent currently apply in India.
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European winemakers, who right now also face high import tariffs, could stand to benefit too.

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The deal is a shot in the arm for India as well. Since the Trump administration imposed 50 percent tariffs on India's economy, it's been looking for alternative markets.
   
Indian textile producers and pharmaceuticals are likely to profit from the free trade agreement, along with manufacturers of jewelry. 

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