India Pursues Trade Deals, $100B Investment from EFTA Countries to Fuel Growth

India seen as more open to trade deals now vs 10-15 years ago based on deals with Australia, UAE; reflects confidence in India's growth
Deal aims for $50B EFTA investment in India in 10 years, additional $50B in next 5 years
Investments expected across diverse sectors based on private sector decisions
Swiss companies likely to bring apprenticeship models for staff training in India
Roadmap needed for mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) to enable deal implementation by reducing non-tariff barriers