India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) plan to begin Free Trade Agreement negotiations from November 2025.
The EAEU is made of five nations, presenting India chances to boost exports & access raw materials.
An early-harvest agreement is under consideration to fast-track initial benefits.
Agriculture, pharmaceuticals, metals may be among sectors to benefit early.
The move reflects India’s strategy to diversify trade beyond traditional partners.
Reducing trade barriers & improving logistics will likely be part of negotiations.
Exporters will watch tariff structures, non-tariff barriers closely.
FTA could help reduce current account pressures via higher exports.
EAEU countries also offer energy, minerals, and industrial goods lin
kages.
Overall, the FTA talks align with India’s trade diversification and export push.