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India-EU Trade Deal: Why Most Indian Carmakers Face Limited Near-Term Impact

Concerns over the India-EU free trade agreement hurting Indian automakers may be overstated, according to early brokerage analysis. While import duties on fully built European cars could fall sharply, the impact is expected to be limited to niche luxury segments. Mass-market manufacturers and large Indian players like Mahindra & Mahindra are unlikely to see meaningful pressure on volumes or profitability in the near to medium term.

Published by Somesh | January 28, 2026

The India-European Union trade agreement has sparked debate over its potential impact on the domestic automobile industry, particularly around the sharp reduction in import duties on fully built cars. Under the proposed structure, duties on completely built units could be reduced from around 110% to nearly 40% in the initial phase, raising concerns about increased European competition.

However, global brokerage assessments suggest the practical impact may be far more limited. Most mass-market European carmakers operating in India, including Volkswagen, Skoda and Renault, rely primarily on locally assembled vehicles using completely knocked-down kits, which already attract lower duties of around 17%. These duties are not expected to change under the trade deal, meaning prices for popular models are unlikely to fall.

The main beneficiaries of lower import duties are expected to be luxury carmakers that import vehicles as fully built units. While brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and BMW could see improved pricing, their volumes remain small relative to the broader market.

Brokerage analysis from Goldman Sachs indicates that even for Mahindra & Mahindra, which has higher exposure to the premium price segment, the potential profit impact remains modest due to its diversified earnings base. Overall, analysts believe fears of widespread disruption in the Indian auto sector from the India-EU trade deal are exaggerated.