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.
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













