Trade & Market

India, GCC Review Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

Textile Insights August 27, 2026

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reviewed progress on negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, as discussions between the two sides gain momentum following a temporary pause earlier this year. India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, held talks with GCC

Export

UK, Oman Trade Deals Open New Export Opportunities For Gujarat

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

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 and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, eliminating tariffs on 99

Trade & Market

India–Oman CEPA Boosts Duty-Free Apparel Trade

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

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-Oman CEPA Opens New Export Opportunities For Indian Textiles

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

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