Deal signed Sunday will also see reduction in tariffs on chocolates, wine. However, dairy & agricultural sectors and gold — India's largest import from EFTA by value — are excluded.
India & EFTA countries (Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway & Switzerland) signed a trade & economic partnership agreement to open up their markets for to each other.
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Sirji
What are India’s gains? Indian exports to Switzerland are already enjoying duty reductions just as any other country. Swiss and allied countries exports to India will get benefit of duty reduction. The 100 billion investment and 15 million job creation is merely an ‘aim’ of the Swiss block and not a commitment.The block will ‘encourage’ private investment!! Mere headline management by the current Indian dispensation and as usual by the media. One requires critical analysis instead.😊
Sirji
What are India’s gains? Indian exports to Switzerland are already enjoying duty reductions just as any other country. Swiss and allied countries exports to India will get benefit of duty reduction. The 100 billion investment and 15 million job creation is merely an ‘aim’ of the Swiss block and not a commitment.The block will ‘encourage’ private investment!! Mere headline management by the current Indian dispensation and as usual by the media. One requires critical analysis instead.😊