Monrovia, Oct. 7 -- The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) officially came into effect on October 1, 2025, marking a historic milestone in India's global trade and investment landscape.

Signed in New Delhi on March 10, 2024, the TEPA links India with four advanced European economies - Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein - under a comprehensive framework encompassing trade, investment, services, and sustainable development.

As the world's fastest-growing large economy, India is poised to become the third-largest global economy, while the EFTA States are recognized leaders in trade, technology, and innovation. Together, the two sides represent a combined GDP of approxim...