‘Sour grapes?’ Goyal hits back at Congress for calling India-EU FTA deal ‘hugely-hyped’

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal fiercely defended the India-EU free trade agreement, calling it a landmark win-win deal. He dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticisms as politically motivated and disconnected from economic realities, highlighting the pact’s potential for growth and employment. Goyal emphasized proactive engagement on sensitive issues like CBAM and intellectual property.