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  1. India is seeking market diversification away from China through Free Trade Agreements (FTA) to deepen economic partnerships.

India seeks EU Free Trade Agreement amid supply chain shift from China

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India is seeking a free trade agreement with the European Union. This move is part of a broader effort to diversify supply chains away from China, positioning India as a strategic partner for the German and European mechanical and plant engineering industry, according to the VDMA. German machinery exports to India rose 11% to €2.2 billion in the first half of 2026.

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The proposed FTA could lead to significant tariff reductions in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. Geopolitical tensions have prompted companies to reassess their supply chains, with India emerging as an increasingly important location for strengthening global value chains.

India is seeking market diversification away from China through Free Trade Agreements to deepen economic partnerships.

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Who's involved

  • VDMAOrganization of German machine building companies active in India and representing the industry seeking the FTA.

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  • VDMA

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