From Republic Day Parade to €120B Trade Win: India's EU Masterstroke
From Republic Day Parade to €120B Trade Win: India's EU Masterstroke The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on January 27,2026 at the 16 th India-EU summit, is a game-changing trade deal. It removes tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and 96.6% of EU goods in €120 billion annual trade deal. Coming right after the July 2025 UK-FTA (£25.5B trade boost) and perfectly timed with our Republic Day festivities, it directly counters President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods. After studying the negotiations, economic forecasts and global impacts, it’s clear that this isn’t just a policy but India’s roadmap for strong, smart growth. Republic Day: The Diplomatic Launchpad EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa’s selection as chief guests for India’s 77 th Republic Day parade on Jan 26,2026 was not a coincidence. It was a brilliant maneuver with symbolic timing. The parade’s grandeur, themed around “Vande Mataram” and globa...
