Oman’s OQ selects India for aluminium push

What happened:

 On February 11, OQ’s Ladayn Project Head Munther Al Rawahi said the company has chosen India as the starting point to promote its aluminium downstream sector, citing strong bilateral ties and growth potential. OQ is offering incentives including discounted raw materials, land support and competitive power tariffs to attract Indian investors.

Why it matters:

 The move highlights deepening India–Oman economic engagement and positions Oman as a strategic manufacturing hub for Indian firms, leveraging its location and industrial ecosystem to boost aluminium value-chain collaboration.