October 13, 2025 10:13 AM

How India’s trade deal with EFTA is unlocking investment, jobs, and global market access

India’s trade policy reached a significant milestone on October 1, with the enforcement of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). This agreement, originally signed on March 10, 2024, in New Delhi, marks India’s first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with a group of four developed European countries: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA stands out as one of India’s most forward-looking trade deals, not on...