Why Gender Matters in India-EU Free Trade Agreements: Women in Trade

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Why Gender Matters in India-EU Free Trade Agreements: Women in Trade

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed as the “Mother of all deals,” highlights a critical question: do women benefit equally from trade liberalisation? Despite decades of economic integration, women in India face systemic barriers in labour markets, entrepreneurship, and global value chains. Gender-responsive trade policies are essential to ensure equitable opportunities, improve competitiveness, and promote sustainable development.

Why Gender Matters in India-EU Free Trade Agreements: Women in Trade

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded in January 2026 and called the “Mother of all deals,” marks a milestone in global trade, but its implications for women in India deserve closer attention. Despite decades of trade liberalisation, women face systemic barriers in accessing land, credit, skills, technology, and market opportunities. They are disproportionately employed in informal work, agriculture, textiles, apparel, leather, and small-scale industries—sectors heavily affected by tariffs, non-tariff measures, and global competition. While trade and integration into Global Value Chains (GVCs) can offer women higher wages, formal employment, and skill development, these opportunities often bypass female workers, keeping them in lower-value roles and insecure jobs. Gender-responsive trade policies are essential to empower women as workers, entrepreneurs, and exporters, ensuring equitable benefits from trade, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Prioritising women in trade is not only a matter of equity but also critical for India’s productivity, resilience, and long-term development in the global market.

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