A Landmark and Timely Trade Breakthrough: PM Modi’s Diplomacy Opens New Horizons for Indian Exports – Adv. Sangeetha Viswanathan, Chairperson, Spices Board India
Kochi, Jan 28: The India – European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a historic milestone in India’s global trade engagement and reflects the visionary and timely diplomacy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This agreement comes at a crucial moment, reinforcing India’s position as a reliable, competitive, and trusted trading partner in the evolving global economic order.
From the perspective of the Spices Board India, this development is particularly significant. The EU remains one of the most discerning and high-value markets for Indian spices. Enhanced market access, regulatory cooperation, and greater predictability under this agreement are expected to significantly boost spice exports, improve value realisation for exporters, and strengthen India’s leadership in quality, sustainability, and traceability-driven trade.
This agreement also signals a clear shift in the global approach towards India—recognising our strong compliance systems, transparent governance, and export-oriented reforms. It provides renewed confidence to exporters, encourages investment in value-added products, and empowers farmers and MSMEs across the spice value chain.
The Spices Board India remains committed to working closely with stakeholders to fully leverage this opportunity and ensure that India’s spice exports grow in volume, value, and global reputation in the years ahead.
