The trade deal establishes an overall contact point for each Party to facilitate communication on matters relating to the trade deal. The review assesses, inter alia:The trade deal will be published in English, Hindi, and the official languages of the European Union. These mechanisms provide inputs on the implementation of the FTA and facilitate structured stakeholder engagement.No, the trade deal does not confer direct rights or impose obligations on private persons, nor does it allow the trade deal to be directly invoked in domestic courts. Any confidential information shared under the trade deal must be used only for the purpose for which it is provided. Where required, matters may be taken up under the Dispute Settlement mechanism of the trade deal, without prejudice to Parties’ right to approach the Rapid Reaction Mechanism.The trade deal contains a dedicated provision on Future Accessions to the Union.

Source: Economic Times January 30, 2026 07:01 UTC