Trade treaty kicks in, Swiss govt seeks investment pact

EFTA Bloc nations pledged $100 billion investments in India under a new trade deal, with Switzerland seeking a bilateral investment treaty and Liechtenstein a double taxation avoidance agreement. Pharma giant Roche committed $1.8 billion, alongside other companies, as India offers duty concessions on most EFTA imports, balancing interests with firm investment commitments.

Trade treaty kicks in, Swiss govt seeks investment pact
EFTA Bloc nations pledged $100 billion investments in India under a new trade deal, with Switzerland seeking a bilateral investment treaty and Liechtenstein a double taxation avoidance agreement. Pharma giant Roche committed $1.8 billion, alongside other companies, as India offers duty concessions on most EFTA imports, balancing interests with firm investment commitments.