India gained a major boost after the EU approved 102 new Indian seafood units for exports. The approvals cover aquaculture shrimps and cephalopods, reflecting stronger trust in Indian food safety standards.

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• 102 Indian fishery establishments cleared for EU exports
• Among largest single market access expansions in recent years
• Covers aquaculture shrimps, squid, cuttlefish, octopus
• EU praised Export Inspection Council for compliance checks
• Move boosts exports, coastal jobs, seafood sector growth
• Builds climate of trust between India and EU on standards
• May aid progress in EU-India free trade negotiations
• Talks ongoing on EV tariffs, agriculture, non-tariff barriers
• India-EU bilateral trade reached $136.5 billion in 2024–25
• EU absorbs 17% of India’s total exports, top trade partner