‘Mother of all deals’: PM Modi hails India-EU pact as huge opportunity for crores

At the
India Energy Week in Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the long-awaited trade pact with the European Union as a “huge opportunity” for people on both sides. His remarks came amid a broader backdrop of global trade shifts, changing priorities after years of talks, and India stepping up its engagement with key partners in Europe.

‘Huge opportunity for Indians and Europeans,’ Modi says

Addressing the energy conclave virtually, PM Modi spoke about how the
India-EU free trade agreement, still in the final stages of formal announcement at the 16th India-EU Summit,  could benefit sectors across the board.

“This is going to be a huge opportunity for Indians and Europeans,” he said, underlining that industries like textiles and jewellery stand to gain significantly from enhanced market access.

The agreement, which has been in negotiation for nearly two decades, is set to dramatically expand trade and investment flows between New Delhi and Brussels, covering goods and services and bringing the two blocs closer economically.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Yesterday a big agreement was signed between the European Union and India. People are calling this the mother of all deals. This agreement will bring major opportunities for the public in India and Europe. This is a perfect example of… pic.twitter.com/Tgyzmliyok

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2026

A boost for trade at a critical moment

Analysts say that the deal could help India diversify its trade beyond traditional partners, especially at a time when global trade patterns are shifting and protectionist pressures remain high. With
India’s bilateral trade with the EU already surpassing $136 billion in recent years, the pact promises to deepen commercial ties further.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “…Manufacturing will get a huge boost from this trade deal with the EU, and the services sector will also expand. The Free Trade Agreement will boost the confidence of every investor and businessman to invest in India…”

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— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2026

This development also comes as European leaders have been visibly strengthening ties with India. The EU’s engagement at
India’s 77th Republic Day reinforced strategic and economic collaboration, a sign of growing mutual confidence.

The display of the flags of the EU, the EU Military Staff, and our maritime missions ATALANTA and ASPIDES at India’s Republic Day is a powerful symbol of our deepening security cooperation.

It will culminate tomorrow in the signature of our Security and Defence Partnership. pic.twitter.com/l5pPxFt8Rv

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 26, 2026

While the announcement focuses on trade, the broader India-EU partnership also spans areas like investment, mobility, clean energy, and security cooperation.