Leaders agreed on ‘circular pathways’ for Indian workers, students, researchers, and seasonal workers in shortage occupations to come to Europe.
European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Jan. 27, 2026. Altaf Hussain/Reuters
India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between two of the world’s largest markets.
“This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference on Jan. 27.
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