January 2026

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Dear Readers,

As India continues to expand rapidly in emerging technologies and green transition. We are pleased to bring our “SESEI Newsletter- Europe” January 2026 edition with an aim to keep you informed on the latest standards & policy updates around Digitalisation & Green & Clean Technologies including EU-India partnership and trade relations.

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Headlines
EU and India Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement
The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical...

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Towards 2030: A Joint India-European Union Comprehensive Strategic Agenda
This Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, endorsed at the 16th India-EU Summit held on 27 January 2026 in New Delhi, aims to further reinforce the strategic partnership by broadening, deepening and better coordinating EU-India cooperation to deliver mutually beneficial, concrete and transformative outcomes...

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The National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) Released by DoT, Aligning India with Global Spectrum Standards
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) — a key policy document that governs the management and allocation of radio-frequency spectrum in India.

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India and European Union Reaffirm Cooperation in Secure 6G Technologies and Trusted Telecom Supply Chains
India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in next-generation digital technologies, including 6G telecommunications, with a focus on security, trust, and resilient global supply chains. This commitment was reflected in the Leaders’...

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MoRTH releases Guidelines for implementation of Battery Aadhaar System in India
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has released draft guidelines for implementing the battery pack Aadhaar system, a nationwide digital identification framework designed to ensure end-to-end traceability of battery packs throughout their lifecycle.

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Insights

Commerce & Industry Minister Visits Liechtenstein, Reviews India–EFTA TEPA Implementation & Pitches for Investments

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India EV Market Hits 2.3 million Sales In 2025, Policy Support, Festive Demand Drive Adoption

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Government to Mandate V2V Communication Devices in Vehicles for Road Safety

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India’s 5G Surge Power All-Round Telecom Growth in FY25

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India Seeks Consensus on Common AI Standards at February Summit

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