Is India-EU trade pact the 'mother of all deals' to counter Trump tariffs?

In this special report, Rajdeep Sardesai leads a discussion on the landmark India-European Union trade agreement, questioning if it is truly the 'mother of all deals' as described by leaders. The programme explores whether this pact serves as a strategic counter to Donald Trump's tariff policies and a move towards 'strategic autonomy' for India.

Former Ambassador Manjeev Puri highlights that the deal provides 'signalling for Europeans to invest in India,' which is crucial for India's goal of becoming a $10 trillion economy by 2047. Geopolitical strategist Velina Charkarova and Professor Sabyasachi Saha join the panel to discuss the potential for ratification by the end of the year and the exclusion of sensitive sectors like agriculture.

The discussion emphasises that while the deal slashes duties on textiles, leather, and gems, its primary value lies in creating a reliable investment corridor and diversifying supply chains away from US-China-centric models.