Over the past decade the trend of hyper-globalisation, which has been one of the defining characteristics of economic growth, has started to wane. More recent changes to the global political climate have further threatened free trade, with the Trump administration is looking set to drive into place a slew of protectionist measures. In light of this backdrop, two other global economic powers, India and the European Union (EU), are increasingly keen to finalise a free-trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year. It is clear to see why both parties are keen to engage in a free-trade agreement, with