It is an important player in global economic governance. In 2017, the EU was India’s first trading partner, while India was the EU’s 10th largest trading partner. For India & Europe countries, there will be even greater opportunities if all 27 countries join in India free trade to contribute sustainable development.
https://www.neweurope.eu/article/the-need-for-indo-eu-cooperation-to-expand-security-in-a-new-multilateral-geo-political-situation/