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PM Modi's Quiet Gulf Move Now Paying Off; Why India-Oman CEPA Is A Strategic Gamechanger

| Jun 02, 2026, 10:43:59 PM | TOI.in
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India's trade pact with Oman is proving to be far more than a free trade agreement. As tensions, wars and shipping disruptions threaten the Strait of Hormuz, the India-Oman CEPA has emerged as a strategic insurance policy for New Delhi. With zero-duty access for most Indian exports, access to ports like Duqm and Salalah, and a gateway located outside Hormuz, Oman offers India something priceless: resilience. While much of the Gulf depends on the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoint, Oman provides an alternative route for trade, energy and logistics. The agreement also opens opportunities in critical sectors like rare earths, green hydrogen, manufacturing and connectivity. At a time when supply chains are becoming weapons in geopolitical competition, India's partnership with Oman is no longer just about commerce. It is about securing energy flows, protecting trade routes, expanding strategic influence and preparing for a future where geography matters more than ever.

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