🇮🇳🤝🇴🇲 India-Oman: (99% of Indian Exports to be Duty-Free) A Big Opportunity for Trade and the Jewelry Sector
🔸The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is set to give a new direction to the trade relations between the two countries. Under this agreement, approximately 99% of India's exports to Oman will be duty-free, which will reduce costs and increase profits for Indian exporters.
📦 Direct Benefits for Exports
The gems and jewelry, textiles, engineering goods, food processing, chemicals, and pharmaceutical sectors in India are expected to benefit significantly after the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement. Duty-free access will make Indian products more competitive in the Omani market.
💍 India's Strong Foothold in Gold Jewelry
India is already the largest supplier of gold jewelry to Oman. After the Free Trade Agreement, Indian jewelry exporters will get better opportunities for direct sourcing. It will be easier to use Oman as an entry gateway to the GCC, Africa, and surrounding markets.
📌 This can lay a strong foundation for long-term growth for India's jewelry industry.
🌍 Why is Oman Important?
Oman's geographical location is strategic. It provides easy access to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Through the FTA, India will get an opportunity to develop Oman as a re-export and trade hub.
📌 Benefits of the India-Oman Free Trade Agreement:
✔️ Increased Indian exports
✔️ Reduced trade costs
✔️ Support for the gold jewelry and manufacturing sectors
✔️ Strengthened role of India in the global supply chain
While gold imports into India were high last month, and a decline was observed in November, exports also saw an increase. Now, the Free Trade Agreement will make it easier and cheaper for Indian jewelers to export. New opportunities will open up for Indian jewelers.
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