Edition #002 — 2026

Bridging
India &
Switzerland

A trade intelligence report on the India–EFTA TEPA agreement

SIFAA Magazine's second edition goes beyond culture — into the corridors of commerce. We examine the landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement and its implications across 10 key sectors shaping the future of India-Swiss business.

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10 Industry Reports.
One historic agreement.
Two nations.

60+

Cultural events
since 2020

Sector
reports

Young
professionals

What is TEPA?

The Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the four EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) — signed March 2024, targeting $100 billion in investment over 15 years.

TEPA Deep Dive

A comprehensive overview of the agreement: key provisions, timelines, IP protections, investment pledges, and what changed from prior negotiations.

10 Sector Reports

Original research and executive interviews across pharma, fintech, watchmaking, IT, food, infrastructure, and more. Built from primary conversations, not secondary sources.

Executive Voices

Interviews with C-suite leaders, embassy officials, NGO heads, and bilateral chamber representatives sharing ground-level insights.

Swiss–Indian Community

Distributed to our established network of professionals, diplomats, and cultural patrons across Switzerland and India — built over five years of active programming.

10 Sectors Under the Lens

Each sector receives a dedicated report drawing on expert interviews and original analysis of the TEPA framework's implications.

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Precision Manufacturing

Flagship

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Aerospace & Defence

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Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda

Flagship

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Tourism & Hospitality

🎬

Creative & Film Industry

🥇

Gold & Precious Metals

Flagship

💻

Information Technology & AI

Flagship

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Watchmaking & Luxury Goods

Flagship

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Railways & Infrastructure

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Textiles & Fashion

For industry leaders

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We're looking for executives, policymakers, and thought leaders active in India-Switzerland business to contribute perspectives. This is an opportunity to be part of the defining record of this bilateral moment.

Submit your interest — fill in the form with your sector and organisation.

30-minute conversation — our editorial team reaches out to schedule a focused interview.

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The team

Young professionals. Serious journalism.

A team of 10 professionals aged 20–30, based in Switzerland — bringing the rigour of business reporting and the cultural fluency of lived experience between India and Europe.

Aniruddhan Balakrishnan

Editor-in-Chief

Chief of Staff at Biosimo Chemicals and Founding President of SIFAA — entrepreneur and musician bridging Switzerland and India.

Anoushka Kuswaha

Editor

Political Science & Digital Humanities graduate student at Basel, exploring policy, technology, and public communication across cultures.

Vallesha Muppana

Editor

Procurement digital transformation specialist at ABB Robotics and UCL MSc Business Analytics alum, bridging automation and business strategy.

Abhinav Balakrishnan

Research

Student at ETH Zurich and UCL.

Advait Dhingra

Research

Passionate learner and proud Indian with a drive for research and a dedicated approach to everything he takes on.

Aniketh Ganesh

Research

Curious engineer with deep interests in Sanskrit, astronomy, and languages — approaching research through culture and intellectual breadth.

Ivanna Muthuraman

Research

Zürich-based medical student who explores ideas through reading and writing, with a thoughtful eye for the world around her.

Madhav Sachdeva

Research

India-born AI researcher based in Switzerland, writing from genuine belonging on both sides of the bilateral relationship.

Meghna Rajan

Research

Student, U18 Cricket Team of Switzerland.

Manyutha Sadhu

Research

Creative Director at SIFAA Magazine. Passionate singer and student.

Edition #001

Threads of India

Our debut issue explored Indian culture, arts, and community life in Switzerland — SIFAA event reviews, artist interviews, restaurant features, and more.

Read Edition #001

Our foundation

Built on five years of community trust

Since 2020, SIFAA has organised over 60 high-profile cultural programmes across Switzerland — concerts, exhibitions, and dialogues that have built a loyal, engaged audience of professionals and cultural enthusiasts in both countries.

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Bridging India & Switzerland

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A trade intelligence report on the India-EFTA TEPA agreement.

SIFAA Magazine's second edition goes beyond culture — into the corridors of commerce. We examine the landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement and its implications across 15 key sectors shaping the future of India-Swiss business.