India, EU resume free trade talks after near-decade freeze

Two sides hope to overcome sticking points as they aim to reduce China reliance

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A containership docked at the Indian city of Kochi: India opted out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade grouping but is looking for alternatives. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- India and the European Union on Monday formally relaunched negotiations toward a free trade agreement, ending a hiatus of nearly a decade and aiming to strike a deal by the end of 2023.

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