India has the openness it lacked 10-15 years ago: Swiss official

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Businesses in Switzerland saw India’s trade deal with Australia and the UAE as a sign of openness, which was not visible in a decade ago, Swiss state secretary for economic affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, said in an interview with Ravi Dutta Mishra. The “ambitious” nature of the investment commitment is a reflection of the confidence in India’s growth prospects, she added. Edited excerpts: How crucial is the timing of the deal amid UK & EU talks with India? Advertisement We wanted to get the deal done before the elections. Swiss companies see it as an advantage over some of their...