16-January-2026
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India likely to sign trade deal with EU by January end, negotiations to conclude by Jan 26: Commerce Secretary
16-Jan-2026

India’s Trade and Commerce Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal said that India is close to signing a trade deal with the European Union later this month, with negotiations expected to conclude by January 26. The Commerce Secretary said that talks between the two parties have already been in the last and most arduous leg of negotiations for the past three months. He added that 20 out of 24 chapters of the trade agreement are completely closed. The sides are engaged in day-to-day talks in virtual mode, the official stated.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/india-likely-to-sign-trade-deal-with-eu-by-january-end-negotiations-to-conclude-by-jan-26-commerce-secretary/4108173/