Excitement is building in business circles over the India-EU trade deal, touted by leaders as a transformative force for two economic giants.
Frank Schlodder, Hapag-Lloyd India’s head, captured the sentiment during Indo-EU Business Forum discussions: ‘Years of negotiations have yielded this historic pact right when global order needs stability. We’re primed to capitalize fully.’
Italian outfit Artisana India-Chicco’s Rajosh Vohra spotlighted practical gains. ‘Easier imports, exports, and fresh business prospects—this deal is a boon,’ he said.
Dixon India Electronics’ MD Vinod Sharma, with 40 years in the field, envisioned expanded horizons. ‘Europe offers more than markets: think advanced tech acquisitions and surging investments for India,’ he projected.
Elsevier Chairman YS Chi highlighted collaborative ease in trade, talent, and IP spheres. ‘Both regions—and the world—stand to gain immensely,’ Chi concluded.
Business Europe President Frederik Persson framed it strategically. ‘Timely and essential, this FTA combines India’s skills with Europe’s tech in one of the planet’s biggest markets, anchored in rules-based trade,’ he explained. As voices align, the deal emerges as a beacon for enduring economic partnership and innovation.