India and EU Forge Deeper Tech and Trade Partnership Amid Global…

Sarah J · 2025-09-29T07:55:31.000Z

The European Union has launched a new strategy to deepen prosperity and security ties with India, structuring the agenda around five focus areas: prosperity and sustainability, technology and innovation, security and defense, connectivity and global issues, and enablers across pillars. The approach embraces collaboration rather than competition, aligning EU’s regulatory expertise and single market access with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” self-reliance push to foster inclusive and sustainable growth. Current negotiations for an India-EU Free Trade Agreement are accelerating, highlighted by growing trade—€120 billion in goods and €60 billion in services last year—alongside increased foreign direct investment from Europe and participation by 6,000 European companies in India. Against global instability, including weaponization of supply chains and U.S.-China tech competition, the EU and India are prioritizing secure technology exchange, robust compliance measures, and resilient supply chain partnerships. The EU’s strategy also encourages collaboration on semiconductor development, green technologies, and pharmaceutical ingredient security, alongside creating platforms for research partnerships and cross-sector innovation. India’s successful Digital Public Infrastructure, which has driven financial inclusion and digital governance over the past decade, is seen as a model, with plans for EU-India Innovation Hubs and “Blue Valleys” to promote joint investment, standards, and talent mobility. This renewed EU strategy positions India as a key partner for collaborative tech development and supply chain resilience, giving fresh impetus to bilateral research, innovation, and start-up ecosystem growth.

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