Gujarat’s export-oriented industries are expected to gain from India’s recent trade agreements with the UK and Oman, with lower tariffs and wider market access likely to benefit sectors such as engineering, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and pharmaceuticals. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic
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 […]
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force on June 1, is expected to provide a significant boost to India’s textile and apparel exports by granting duty-free access to the Omani market and strengthening India’s trade connectivity with the Gulf region and East Africa. Signed in December 2025 and operationalized this














