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India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts Jobs, Investment, and Sustainability

11/2/2025

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India's Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) becomes effective October 1, 2025, cutting tariffs on 99.6% of Indian exports and 95% of EFTA exports.
It creates an investment-linked framework promising C$140 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and 1 million jobs in India over 15 years.
The agreement emphasizes sustainable development with commitments to labor rights and environmental protection.
Agriculture remains largely protected.

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India's Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) becomes effective October 1, 2025, cutting tariffs on 99.6% of Indian exports and 95% of EFTA exports.
It creates an investment-linked framework promising C$140 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and 1 million jobs in India over 15 years.
The agreement emphasizes sustainable development with commitments to labor rights and environmental protection.
Agriculture remains largely protected.