Intelligence & Integrity
Global trust data, core values, live market signals, and ease-of-business intelligence shaping the EU–India partnership.
Drawing on World Bank Doing Business indicators, the Global Competitiveness Index, and Transparency International data to understand India's evolving business landscape.
63rd
Ease of Doing Business Rank
India climbed 79 places in 5 years (2014–2019), one of the fastest improvements globally.
Top 40
Global Competitiveness Index
India ranks among the top 40 economies for market size, innovation capacity, and macroeconomic stability.
93rd / 180
Corruption Perceptions Index
Steady improvement driven by digital governance, GST unification, and anti-corruption legislation.
$71B (2023)
FDI Inflows
India is among the top 5 global FDI destinations, reflecting growing investor confidence.
163rd
Contract Enforcement
Judicial reform and commercial court expansion are priority areas under the National Law Policy.
Top 25
Digital Infrastructure
India's UPI payment system processes over 10 billion transactions monthly — a global benchmark.
Digital Governance
Aadhaar biometric ID, DigiLocker, and e-courts have dramatically reduced bureaucratic friction for businesses.
Tax Unification
GST implementation unified 29 state tax regimes into a single national market, cutting compliance costs by an estimated 40%.
Insolvency Reform
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) reduced average resolution time from 4.3 years to under 1.6 years.
Trade Facilitation
SWIFT single-window customs clearance and 24/7 port operations have cut import/export processing times by over 50%.
Sources: World Bank, World Economic Forum GCI, Transparency International, OECD
We are committed to building a trade collaboration that is transparent, ethical, morally sound, and environmentally responsible — for the benefit of both peoples.
Every trade arrangement we advocate for is open, documented, and accessible. No hidden clauses, no opaque structures — full visibility for businesses, governments, and citizens on both sides.
We uphold the highest standards of business conduct. Fair wages, no exploitation of labour, respect for intellectual property, and zero tolerance for corruption at every level of the supply chain.
Trade must serve people, not just profit. We champion arrangements that lift communities, protect vulnerable workers, and ensure the benefits of the EU–India deal are shared equitably.
Sustainability is non-negotiable. We support green trade corridors, carbon-conscious logistics, and sector standards that protect India's biodiversity and Europe's climate commitments.
A partnership of equals. We honour the cultural, legal, and commercial traditions of both the EU and India, building bridges rather than imposing frameworks.
We think in decades, not quarters. The EU–India trade relationship should endure and deepen across generations, anchored in trust rather than short-term advantage.
Trade that works for people and planet
We are committed to establishing a transparent, ethical, morally workable, and environment-friendly trade collaboration — one that future generations on both sides of the EU–India partnership can be proud of.
Indicative performance trends across 8 key European exchanges relevant to EU–India trade flows. Data reflects recent market sentiment and sector weightings.
Germany
DAX 40 · Frankfurt
18,420
YTD: +8.4%
France
CAC 40 · Paris
7,680
YTD: +6.1%
Italy
FTSE MIB · Milan
33,950
YTD: +11.2%
Spain
IBEX 35 · Madrid
11,240
YTD: +9.8%
Poland
WIG 20 · Warsaw
2,380
YTD: +4.2%
Ireland
ISEQ Overall · Dublin
9,870
YTD: +7.3%
Greece
ATHEX Composite · Athens
1,420
YTD: +14.6%
Latvia
OMX Riga · Riga
1,180
YTD: +3.1%
Indicative data for informational purposes. Not financial advice. Sources: Exchange public data, financial news aggregators.
A comparative look at key business environment indicators across the EU and India — and how the 2026 trade deal addresses the gaps.
Score out of 100
Starting a Business
Mutual recognition of company registration frameworks reduces setup time for cross-border entities.
Getting Credit
Joint EU–India credit guarantee schemes proposed for SMEs entering the bilateral market.
Paying Taxes
Double taxation avoidance treaty updates eliminate dual tax liability for cross-border businesses.
Trading Across Borders
Single-window customs clearance and harmonised documentation cut border processing by 60%.
Enforcing Contracts
Bilateral arbitration framework and commercial courts fast-track dispute resolution.
Protecting Investors
Investment protection chapter guarantees fair treatment and transparent dispute mechanisms.
Resolving Insolvency
IBC reforms aligned with EU insolvency directives improve cross-border restructuring outcomes.
Digital Infrastructure
Digital trade chapter recognises e-signatures, data flows, and digital contracts across both jurisdictions.
60%
Faster Trade
Reduction in border processing time through single-window customs clearance
3×
Dispute Resolution
Faster contract enforcement through bilateral arbitration framework
40%
Tax Simplification
Estimated compliance cost reduction via double taxation treaty updates
World Bank Doing Business Report, European Commission Business Environment Index