India-EU FTA Draft Clarifies Textile Rules as Lawmakers Urge Expedited Conclusion

Draft provisions of the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) clarify textile origin rules, allowing limited use of non-originating materials to enhance Indian exporters' competitiveness. Meanwhile, Indian lawmakers urged the government to expedite the FTA's conclusion and address issues like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, import quotas, and trade barriers. Negotiations are advanced, with legal text expected to be finalized and signed by the end of 2026, though EU ratification may extend to mid-2026.