New Delhi: On the opening day of the Budget Session of parliament, prime minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of the proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (EU FTA), describing it as a major opportunity for India’s youth, entrepreneurs, and manufacturing sector.

Addressing the media ahead of the session, the prime minister said the FTA would open new global markets for indian products, strengthen exports, and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people. He emphadata-sized that deeper economic engagement with the european union would help indian industries become more competitive and globally integrated.

PM Modi noted that the agreement would benefit key sectors such as manufacturing, MSMEs, startups, textiles, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and green technologies. By reducing trade barriers and encouraging investment, the FTA is expected to support India’s long-term goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub under initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The prime minister also underlined that the Budget Session would focus on inclusive growth, economic reforms, and policy measures aimed at accelerating development. He called for constructive discussions in parliament to ensure smooth functioning of the session and meaningful deliberation on issues related to the economy, youth empowerment, and national progress.

Referring to India’s growing global engagement, PM Modi said partnerships such as the India–EU FTA reflect the country’s increasing role in international trade and diplomacy. He added that such agreements would help indian businesses scale up, adopt global standards, and generate sustainable employment.

The Budget Session, which includes the presentation of the Union Budget, is expected to witness debates on economic policy, fiscal planning, and legislative priorities for the coming year. The government has expressed hope for broad cooperation to ensure productive outcomes during the session.

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