What’s next for India – Europe SMEs ahead of new commercial trade deals?

The recent agreement involving the United States, Europe, and India is designed to strengthen national economic Indian GDP
India's economy is forecasted to expand by 7.6% during the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), supported by strong manufacturing growth and increased domestic and international demand, reinforcing its status as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.
By early 2026, India is anticipated to surpass the United States in its share of global real GDP growth, accounting for 17% of the worldwide total.
• Real GDP Growth (FY26): Estimated at 7.6%, following a 7.8% growth in Q3 (Oct–Dec 2025).
• Key Drivers: Strong manufacturing output and sustained domestic consumption.
Key Economic Trends (2025-26):
• Global Impact: India is expected to lead in global growth contribution, overcoming headwinds from trade uncertainties.
Question marks:
• This sudden commercial shift, is driven to generate new economic flows to the benefit of the Indian population, or, is generated once again, to cut down production costs for major multinational (western) companies based in India?
• How will the new wave of imports and exports between the EU and USA manufacturing sectors affect local workers in India?
• How will SMEs in India and the EU respond to this intense new competition?
• This new commercial manoeuvre, will enable even more power to global fast fashion brands, manufacturing in India, spoiling and polluting human lives and local environment?
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