About €192 billion a year
EU–India trade in goods and services reached about €192 billion in 2025, according to the EU's diplomatic service. EU companies hold around €133 billion of investment in India. Indian firms in IT services, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, steel, chemicals and textiles keep expanding in Europe. The EU–India trade agreement, concluded in January 2026 and expected to be signed by the end of the year, will cut tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports to India once it enters into force.
- Expanding your Indian company into EuropeMarket entry into the EU for Indian companies: where to start, which model, and the first decisions.
- Choosing a European countryGermany, France, Spain, the Netherlands or somewhere else? Depends on your customers.
- Setting up in FranceRegistration is online now. Banking and hiring take more planning.
- Setting up in BelgiumNo minimum capital for a BV/SRL, a notary deed and a financial plan. Brussels puts you next to the EU institutions.
- Setting up in GermanyA GmbH, a notary and a commercial register. Predictable if you're prepared.
- Setting up in the NetherlandsEnglish-friendly and strong in logistics. Apply for sponsor status early.
- Setting up in SpainAn SL can start with €1 of capital. Getting your tax numbers sorted is the real work.
- The trade deal, for Indian exportersWhat gets cheaper to sell in Europe, and when.
- EU product rulesTariffs set your price. These rules decide whether you can sell at all.
- Finding partners in EuropeTrade fairs, directories and how to check a distributor before you sign.
- Schengen business visaFor meetings and trade fairs. Frequent travellers can get longer visas.
- Taking a European company to IndiaIndia is many markets. The decisions to make first.
- How to set up in IndiaLiaison office, branch or subsidiary. What each can and can't do.
- Setting up a subsidiary in IndiaRegistration is largely online. Preparation is what takes time.
- Foreign investment rules in IndiaMost sectors are open to 100% foreign ownership. A few aren't.
- Capability centres in IndiaYour own team in India, not an outsourcer. How companies set them up.
- Buying from Indian suppliersWhich sectors are strong, and how to check a supplier properly.
- Choosing an Indian stateStates compete for investment. Clusters and incentives differ a lot.
- The trade deal, for European exportersIndian tariffs on cars, wine and machinery are coming down.
- India's trade deal with Switzerland and NorwayIn force since October 2025, with a USD 100 billion investment goal.
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