India Signs Free Trade Agreement with EFTA Bloc

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India and EFTA sign TEPA
When
Signed on March 10, 2024
Negotiations began in January 2008
Why
To boost bilateral trade
Enhance economic cooperation
What
Trade in goods
Lower or eliminate tariffs
Services
Boost trade
Investments
Enhance investments
Intellectual property rights (IPRs)
Rules of origin
Government procurement
Investment promotion and cooperation
Trade barriers
Trade facilitation
Indian Context
9th largest trading partner
2.5% of India's total merchandise trade in 2020-21
Exports
Textiles, chemicals, gems, jewelry, machinery, pharmaceuticals
Imports
Machinery, chemicals, precious metals, medical instruments
Where
Includes India and EFTA nations (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
Who
EFTA
Not part of EU
Intergovernmental organization
Members
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Norway
Switzerland
India
Exports to EFTA (2022-23)
$1.92 billion
Imports from EFTA (2022-23)
$16.74 billion
How
29 FTAs with 40 partner nations by EFTA
Boost in trade and investment
Significance
Economic ties enhancement
Market access improvement
Investment flows promotion
Challenges
Global economic challenges
Trade environment issues
Way Forward
Address bilateral issues constructively
Promote social development with economic growth

The free trade agreement between India and the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) bloc, specifically with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, marks a significant step towards enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and these European countries. This agreement, officially known as the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), aims to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers, promote investments, and increase market access for goods and services. The agreement covers a wide range of sectors including trade in goods and services, investment promotion, intellectual property rights, and more, aiming to boost economic ties and mutual investments. EFTA, while not part of the EU, serves as an important trade bloc, and the agreement is seen as a way to enhance India’s trade relations with these countries, ultimately fostering economic growth and job creation in both regions ​​.

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