Calling it the “mother of all deals,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India - European Union Free Trade Agreement as a historic, game-changing moment for India and the world. Covering trade with 27 EU nations, the agreement opens unprecedented opportunities for Indian startups, easing access to global funding and innovation ecosystems. PM Modi highlighted major gains for India’s creative economy - film, gaming, fashion, digital content, music, and design - along with new avenues in research, education, IT, and professional services. A key highlight: tariffs on over 99% of India’s exports to the EU will now be zero or minimal, sharply boosting competitiveness. The deal, PM Modi said, empowers India’s youth with global aspirations and positions the country as a central force in the future of global trade.