India-Oman CEPA live: 98% duty-free access unlocks textiles, pharma, gems export lanes

CEPA effective June 1 covers 98% of Oman's tariff lines and 99% of Indian exports. Textiles, gem & jewellery, pharma, leather, plastics and agri exporters gain immediate duty relief. Oman also lifts unpolished marble export ban, freeing Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh craftsmen to source raw stone.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 16:47 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 16:50 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

India-Oman CEPA effective June 1 grants duty-free access on 98% of Oman's tariff lines, benefiting Indian textiles, gem & jewellery, pharma, leather, plastics

Key facts

  • 98% tariff lines
  • 99% of exports
  • $7.2 billion imports FY26
  • 90-day approval
  • $2 trillion export target

Why this matters

Scout Oman-based distribution, jewellery finishing, and marble sourcing tie-ups now to lock preferential-access partnerships ahead of crowded entrants.

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