Europe ยท Country profile
France
India-France trade corridor: $9.5B bilateral trade, $8.1B FDI into India.
$9.5B
Trade with India
+14.0% YoY
$1.36T
GDP
Nominal
$8.1B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$1.1B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to France
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles and apparel
Top imports from France
- Coal and coke
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
Trade corridor with India
2025: $9.5B ยท 5-yr CAGR 12.3%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest France stories
Trade3h ago3 min read
India-France bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago4 min read
France investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-France goods notified
Technology12h ago6 min read
India and France deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 6% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 4 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-France Business Forum
Jan 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to France
Mar 2027 ยท France
Buyer meet
France buyers-sellers meet
Apr 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Dec 2026 ยท Virtual