NEW DELHI : Negotiations for free trade agreements (FTA) with the European Union, Chile and New Zealand is likely to be concluded by the year-end, people familiar with the matter, as India looks to boost export diversification, particularly in labour-intensive sectors, and secure supply of rare earth minerals.

While the Commerce Ministry is fast-tracking talks with the EU to increase exports of goods like apparel and footwear, reeling under a 50 percent levy declared by US President Trump, a quicker trade deal with . . .