Why the India-Oman CEPA is Special – The Diplomat
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Why the India-Oman CEPA is Special – The Diplomat
Summary:
- The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed December 18, 2025, took effect on June 1, 2026.
- Why it matters for India: it grants 100% duty-free access across 98.08% of tariff lines (covering 99.38% of export value), expanding opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and processed foods, marine products, textiles, chemicals, electronics, plastics, and gems/jewelry—many of which are labor-intensive and MSME-rel
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