On 27 January 2026, India and the EU announced the mother of all trade deals.”

This isn’t just about imports and exports — it’s about jobs, skills, mobility, and global opportunity.

The agreement connects 27 European countries and India, impacting nearly 2 billion people and 25% of the global economy. It makes business cheaper and easier, especially in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, pharma, and services.

Key stats:

  • Double EU exports to India by 2032

  • 99.5% of traded goods with reduced/eliminated tariffs → €4B savings annually

  • Premium European cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi become more affordable

Sectoral opportunities:

  • Textiles & Apparel → designers & skilled workers

  • Automotives → engineers, supply chain professionals

  • Pharma → healthcare grads, lab scientists

  • Leather, Gems & Jewellery → design & management roles

  • Chemicals & IT/Services → STEM & software talent

As trade grows, skilled talent will be in higher demand — students and professionals preparing now can benefit.

Europe is diversifying from China, and India is emerging as a key alternative. For students and professionals, this signals:

  • More work visas

  • More cross-border roles

  • More employer-sponsored opportunities

👉 Global policy shapes global migration.

At Navigators Overseas, we track not just visa rules but where the world is moving, so clients can move with confidence.

Navigators Overseas — where news is not just information, but reality.

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