Archive · 22 Jan 2026
CEPA Signed at WEF 2026 Boosts Indian Trade
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed.
This agreement allows Indian products to be traded duty-free with other countries.
Yusuf Ali, the founder of Lulu Mall, said this will help Indian trade, industries, agriculture, and aviation.
He also met with Indian Chief Ministers and plans to invest in India, focusing on actual agreements rather than just Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that India is seen as a stable and trusted place for investment, with projected economic growth of 6-8% in real terms and 10-13% in nominal terms over the next five years.
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos.
CEPA allows duty-free trade for Indian products with other countries, benefiting trade, industries, agriculture, and aviation.
Yusuf Ali, founder of Lulu Mall, met with Indian Chief Ministers and plans to invest in India, focusing on actual agreements.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's stable and trusted investment environment, with projected economic growth of 6-8% in real terms and 10-13% in nominal terms over the next five years.
India is seen as a bright spot for investment due to its progress and democratic system.
- Who
- Yusuf Ali (Lulu Mall founder), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister)
- What
- Signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026
- When
- January 22, 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To create effective trading opportunities for India, benefit various sectors, and attract investment
- Agreement
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- Event
- 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
- Benefits
- Duty-free trade for Indian products, benefits for industries, agriculture, and aviation
- Investment
- Yusuf Ali to invest in India, focusing on agreements over MoUs
- Economic Growth
- India projected to grow 6-8% in real terms, 10-13% in nominal terms over next 5 years
- Key Figures
- Yusuf Ali (Lulu Mall founder), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister)