Mr R Dinesh,  President,  CII, said, EFTA states are partners in India’s growth story and the historic Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement takes their deep engagement with the Indian economy to an extraordinary level. The Government has prioritised Indian industry’s inputs and successful instituted a balanced and mutually beneficial TEPA that stands as a model for India’s future trade negotiations. A trade pact coupled with the unique pledge by EFTA members on US$ 100 billion investment will help sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, food processing, apparel and others to grow and also help both sides to address third markets together. Our congratulations to the Government on the TEPA with EFTA!