India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to create new opportunities for Indian companies to use Oman as a regional export base, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
The trade agreement could help Indian businesses expand their presence in Gulf markets and explore opportunities across the wider Middle East and neighbouring regions.
The agreement is aimed at improving market access, reducing trade barriers and strengthening commercial ties between India and Oman. It is expected to support exporters across a range of sectors, including engineering goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food products and other merchandise categories.
Oman’s strategic location and established logistics infrastructure could provide Indian businesses with opportunities to develop regional distribution and re-export operations. Companies may also explore partnerships with Omani businesses to serve customers in nearby markets.
For Indian exporters, using Oman as a regional base could help diversify supply chains and improve access to new customers. The potential benefits will depend on product-specific tariff arrangements, demand conditions, logistics costs and applicable rules of origin.
FIEO has highlighted the importance of leveraging the trade agreement to expand India’s export footprint and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian businesses.
The CEPA is expected to support greater bilateral trade and encourage businesses to explore investment and commercial opportunities in both countries.
As implementation progresses, Indian exporters will be watching for opportunities to use Oman’s market access and logistics connectivity to support broader regional expansion.