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India–Oman CEPA Explained: How This Landmark Trade Deal Could Transform Exports, Investment & Business Opportunities

THE FINE PRINT··3 August 2026·19 min

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What does the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) really mean for Indian businesses?In this episode of The Fine Print, Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI, speaks with Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to unpack the opportunities created by the India–Oman CEPA that came into force on 1 June 2026.The conversation explores:Why India–Oman CEPA is a strategic milestoneHow 99% market access can benefit Indian exportersOpportunities across engineering, textiles, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, services and marine productsRegulatory facilitation and fast-track approvals for Indian businessesProfessional mobility and investment provisionsHow the agreement could strengthen supply chains and unlock new avenues for bilateral tradeWatch the full conversation to understand how this agreement could shape the next phase of India’s global trade story.#IndiaOmanCEPA #TheFinePrint #FICCI #Trade #Exports #IndiaTrade #Commerce #EconomicPartnership #Business #Oman