Gold Chain

 After nearly two decades of trade negotiations India and  European Union have successfully concluded a Free trade agreement on January 27, 2026 in New Delhi. The deal has been described as "mother of all deals " by European Commission President Ursula Von Der!Leyen.The FTA is more than a trade agreement new blue print for shared prosperity and strategic partnership to deepen economic ties and drive shared prosperity.  The Free Trade Zone established by the agreement will benefit approximately2 billion people and one fourth of Global GDP. The provisions of the tariff reduction will make 96.6% of EU goods exports to India tariff either by  exempted or reduced. Tariff on key sectors like automobiles machinery, aerospace, processed foods (breads ,pastries, chocolate) dairy and spirits will be removed.  With a combined market estimated above US $ 24 million or INR 2091.6 lakh crores that  brings unparallel opportunities to the people of India and European Union...

 STRATEGIC TIES  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's maiden visit to India accompanied by high level delegation including 23 important CEOs, industry leaders and negotiators resulted in very positive outcome with key pillars of cooperation in defence and security, trade and economic relations  innovation and technology(semiconductors and AI) education and research, green energy ,skill development, mobility and people to people exchange etc along with various industry focused forums like Regional Industry Summit  and German Indian Innovations Summit gathered benefit. These summits apart from boosting  bilateral relations is expected to leverage Germany's industrial strength with India's growing economy particularly in innovation and sustainable development.Germany being the largest economy of European Union  with rapid progress in defence manufacturing, industry,  innovation and technology and with  strong historical and cultural ties with  Ind...

 GLOBAL SCENARIO  Despite set backs primarily in Indo US  relations India remains vibrant in the contemporary multipolar world by pursuing strategic  autonomy and multi alignment  and its involvement as a  key player in the global governance and regional stability. India has been continuously balancing its relationships with major powers including USA, Russia and China. We are  advocating more equitable international order through platforms like G20 ,BRICS etc.Country's external policy is characterized by"multi -alignment " engaging  with multiple global blocs like  G20,BRICS, SCO, QUAD etc without a  formal military alliance. India's role in the Indo Pacific is pivotal to it's multi polar strategy comprising of Act East  Policy and SAGAR doctrine aimed at countering China's influences in Pacific region and strengthening regional connectivity. India's voice is gradually evolving as the voice of Global South advocating structural cha...