India, EU can wrap up FTA talks before year-end: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism that India and the EU could finalize a comprehensive free trade agreement by year's end, citing significant progress and complementary economies. While sensitive issues remain, both sides are committed to resolving them amicably. Negotiations resumed in 2022 after an eight-year hiatus, with bilateral trade reaching $137.41 billion in fiscal 2024.