# German Firms Eye India Base: CEOs plan major manufacturing, R&D expansion; tied to India-EU FTA

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-24T08:42:49+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/german-companies-no-longer-see-india-only-as-a-market-but-as-their-partner-piyush-goyal/articleshow/135165096.cms
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German companies are shifting their perspective of India from merely a market to a strategic manufacturing partner. Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the potential for collaboration in manufacturing, innovation, and research and development during his recent visit to Germany. He noted that the India-EU free trade agreement is expected to enhance business activities and investments. Many German firm

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