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European Commission sent its proposals for the India-EU free trade agreement to the European Council.
Negotiations were reported to have concluded in January.
The agreement still needs clearance from the European Parliament and internal Indian approvals.
The pact is expected to reduce tariffs on 96 percent of EU goods exports to India.
Why it mattersA Commission step could speed up a major pact that would reshape tariffs, market access, and business rules for exporters on both sides.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Brussels late this year for the formal signing.