(Jan 29): India’s free trade deal with the European Union offers the nation’s manufacturers duty-free access to a large market, helping them establish the country’s brand globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. He pledged to build on the recent deal by promising more reforms to boost economic growth. “We are moving fast on the reform express,” said Modi while speaking to reporters outside the parliament in New Delhi. “The country is moving out of long-term pending problems to a long-term solution position now at a great pace.”With a trade deal with the US still elusive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaning more heavily on domestic reforms to sustain growth. The government is expected to push measures to improve the ease of doing business and lift investment as external demand remains under pressure.

Source: The Edge Markets January 29, 2026 07:15 UTC