India Efta Trade Agreement News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Piyush Goyal expects economic pacts with European nations to drive growth & jobs
New Delhi, Oct 19: Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday listed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) which has now come into force, and his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai to advance the India-UK trade and investment partnership as major highlights of his ministry in the last fortnight.
New opportunities for growth: Swiss envoy hails India-EFTA trade pact as milestone after 16 years of negotiations
New Delhi, October 12: Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi, has described the newly signed free trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries as a "very important step" after 16 years of negotiations, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.
India-EFTA trade pact to boost USD 100 billion worth of investments, create 1 million jobs
New Delhi, October 11: India's trade landscape marked a historic milestone as the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on March 10, 2024, officially came into effect on October 1, 2025.
India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments, 10 lakh jobs over 15 years
New Delhi, Oct 11: The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India's first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million direct jobs over the next 15 years, government data showed on Saturday.
Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with EFTA countries will be a game changer: JBM Group Vice Chairman
New Delhi, October 2: The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) entered into force on Wednesday, representing a significant milestone in the trade and economic relations between the parties.
India-EFTA 'Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement' brings capital, technology and jobs for India: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, October 2: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal stated that the landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland - brings capital, technology and jobs for India.
India-EFTA trade pact a defining moment in India's economic engagement with Europe
New Delhi, Oct 2: The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), that came into force with $100 billion investment objective and one million direct jobs, is a defining moment in India's economic engagement with Europe, which represents “a trusted partnership between friends†built on mutual respect and sensitivities.
Piyush Goyal lauds TEPA coming into force; says India engaging with world from position of strength
New Delhi, October 2: Lauding the India-EFTA trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) coming into force, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday referred to India's trade agreements with some advanced economies as also ongoing negotiations including with EU and said India is rapidly engaging with the developed world from a position of strength and confidence.
Piyush Goyal lauds TEPA coming into force; says India engaging with world from position of strength
New Delhi, October 2: Lauding the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) coming into force, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday referred to India's trade agreements with some advanced economies as also ongoing negotiations including with EU and said India is rapidly engaging with the developed world from a position of strength and confidence.
TEPA becomes first trade pact with firm investment commitment ensuring balance and fairness: Goyal
New Delhi, October 1: The Prosperity Summit in New Delhi marked the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The agreement includes an investment objective of USD 100 billion over 15 years and facilitation of creating one million direct jobs in India, while providing wider goods and services access across Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force, to focus on new job opportunities, sustained economic growth
New Delhi, October 1: The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) came into force on Wednesday, representing a significant milestone in the trade and economic relations between the parties.
India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1
New Delhi, Sep 30: As the India-European Free Trade Association (EEFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from October 1, the India-EFTA Desk has been inaugurated as a single-window platform to facilitate EFTA investments in renewable energy, life sciences, engineering, and digital transformation, while fostering joint ventures, SME collaborations, and technology partnerships, the government said on Tuesday.
India-EFTA trade pact set to become operational on Oct 1
New Delhi, Sep 29: The India-European Free Trade Association's (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially become operational on October 1, with the four-nation bloc comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
India to inaugurate EFTA Desk to bolster economic ties with 4 European nations today
New Delhi, Feb 10: In a significant step towards deepening economic ties with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal along with his counterparts from EFTA bloc will inaugurate the EFTA Desk at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital on Monday.