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New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milestone in India’s trade and economic engagement with the Gulf region which would significantly improve market access, create jobs, and open new opportunities for Indian companies across goods and services, according to trade experts. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex body of Indian exporters, said the CEPA is a transformational agreement that will strengthen India’s export competitiveness and support inclusive, employment-led growth. FIEO President SC Ralhan said the deal secures near-universal duty-free access for Indian goods, with zero-duty benefits…