New Delhi, April 4 -- Experts believe that India's relatively lower tariffs, particularly in comparison to other Asian nations such as China, Vietnam, and Thailand, provide a significant advantage in drawing Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). With a reciprocal tariff of 26% on India compared to 34% on China, India emerges as a more cost-effective option for global investors, say analysts.

Reduced tariffs lower the expenses associated with conducting business, thereby enhancing the appeal of Indian markets over those in high-tariff countries. This competitive advantage motivates FIIs to allocate larger sums of capital, anticipating greater returns in a trade environment with fewer barriers, according to Akhil Puri, Partner at Financi...