India Seeks Tariff Relief on Textiles, Leather, and Gems in EU Trade Talks to Boost Labour-Intensive Exports
India is intensifying its push for tariff reductions on key labour-intensive sectors—textiles, leather goods, and gems & jewellery—as part of the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union. The 13th round of talks, held from September 8–12 in New Delhi, saw significant convergence on multiple issues, with both sides aiming…