Published: 17 December 2025PIBEconomy
India-Oman Sign CEPA: Oman Grants Zero-Duty Access on 98% Tariff Lines
India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18 in Muscat. Oman granted zero-duty access on 98.08% of its tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India's exports including gems, textiles, leather, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals and automobiles.
India will reduce or eliminate tariffs on approximately 78% of its tariff lines, covering 95% of imports from Oman. For the first time, Oman offered commitments under Mode 4 services, increasing the Intra-Corporate Transferees quota from 20% to 50% and extending Contractual Service Suppliers' stay from 90 days to 2 years. Bilateral trade reached US$10.6 billion in FY 2024-25.
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Q: Discuss the salient features of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in December.
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India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Muscat on 18 December. Oman granted zero-duty access on 98.08% of tariff lines covering 99.38% of Indian exports. India will reduce tariffs on 78% of lines covering 95% of Oman imports. Bilateral trade reached $10.6 billion in FY 2024-25.
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How many service sub-sectors did Oman commit to under the India-Oman CEPA?
Explanation · Correct answer AOman offered commitments in 127 service sub-sectors — unprecedented in its trade agreements.
Frequently asked questions
When and where did India and Oman sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement?
India and Oman signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on December 18 in Muscat.
What zero-duty access did Oman grant under the agreement?
Oman granted zero-duty access on 98.08% of its tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India's exports. The covered exports include gems, textiles, leather, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles.
What tariff changes will India make for imports from Oman?
India will reduce or eliminate tariffs on approximately 78% of its tariff lines, covering 95% of imports from Oman.
What services commitments and trade figure were noted in the India-Oman agreement?
For the first time, Oman offered Mode 4 services commitments, increasing the Intra-Corporate Transferees quota from 20% to 50% and extending Contractual Service Suppliers' stay from 90 days to 2 years. Bilateral trade reached US$10.6 billion in FY 2024-25.
