GS3 · Trade

India-EFTA TEPA: two years

Battle IAS current affairs title card: India-EFTA TEPA: two years (GS3 · Trade, 10 March 2026)

What happened

  • India-EFTA TEPA completed two years since signing; it targets USD 100 billion investment over 15 years [PIB].

Background

  • India’s FTA network now covers 38 countries [PIB].

Why it matters

  • The investment commitment is unusual in an FTA; track whether it shows up.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Effects of liberalisation; trade policy

  1. As per PIB (2026-03-10): india-EFTA TEPA completed two years since signing; it targets USD 100 billion investment over 15 years.
  2. The investment commitment is unusual in an FTA; track whether it shows up.
Quotable data point

it targets USD 100 billion investment over 15 years.

PIB: India-EFTA TEPA two years, 10 Mar 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: EFTA members.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Investment target under India-EFTA TEPA

Answer (c) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: India-EFTA TEPA two years, 10 Mar 2026

facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending