India, Oct. 7 -- Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin's second visit to India this year signals a relationship moving beyond traditional commerce

When a Swiss president makes his first state visit to India, his second trip here this year naturally means that the relationship between the two countries is growing. Guy Parmelin's three-day visit, which began on Monday, marks the first anniversary of the India-EFTA trade agreement, and Bern wants to see what a year of free trade has delivered. The agenda follows the "3Ts" framing of India's Ministry of External Affairs: trade, technology and talent.

Trade is anchored by the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), in force since October 1, 2025. Its headline promise is $100 billion ...