Its their first commitment to a deadline on talks that have been going for years, as they look to soften the effect of tariff increases from the US.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday the European Union and India will work to finalize a free-trade agreement in 2025.

Analysts say global uncertainties and President Trump’s looming tariff threats are pushing countries to diversify partnerships

After years of negotiations for an India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finally set a deadline - end of this year - for a balanced,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday agreed to seal a much-awaited free trade deal by this year and boost technology and defence cooperation --

By the end of the year, the European Commission plans to finalize a free trade agreement with India. The EU also aims to strengthen cooperation with Delhi in the technology, defense, and security sectors,