July 23, 2026
Trade & Market

India–Oman CEPA Boosts Duty-Free Apparel Trade

The implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is reshaping apparel trade between the two countries by removing import duties on a wide range of textile and garment products, making India a more competitive sourcing destination for GCC fashion brands. Under the agreement, Oman has granted duty-free access to over 98% of tariff […]
Policies

India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Sustainability

EU Backs Egypt’s Renewable Energy Expansion With €690 Million Grid Investment

The European Union has reinforced its clean energy partnership with Egypt through a €690 million investment package aimed at modernising the country’s electricity transmission network and accelerating the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. The financing package comprises a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB