India and Oman are moving toward implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement from June 1 to boost trade, investment, and long-term strategic economic cooperation.

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• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to become operational from 1 June 2026.
• The India-Oman CEPA was formally signed in December 2025 to expand bilateral trade cooperation and strengthen long-term economic engagement.
• Piyush Goyal held discussions with Oman’s trade delegation in New Delhi to review implementation progress and future partnership opportunities.
• The agreement is expected to improve market access and generate stronger export and investment opportunities for businesses in both countries.
• India and Oman are enhancing collaboration in energy, logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure development, and strategic economic cooperation sectors.
• The Commerce Minister also noted that India-Chile Free Trade Agreement negotiations are facing structural and economic challenges.
• Differences in economic scale and trade priorities between India and Chile have emerged as major hurdles during ongoing negotiations.
• The India-Oman agreement is considered a major step in strengthening India’s economic influence and trade connectivity in the Gulf region.