Afghanistan tempts Indian investors with big perks
Afghanistan's Commerce Minister, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, just wrapped up a visit to New Delhi where he pitched some major incentives for Indian businesses: five years of tax breaks, free land for factories, super-low tariffs on machinery and raw materials, plus guaranteed power supply.
He's hoping to attract Indian investment across sectors like mining, agriculture, healthcare, pharma, IT, energy, and textiles.
Why should you care?
Afghanistan is sitting on $1 trillion in minerals—think lithium and copper—and its location connects South Asia with Central Asia.
Trade between India and Afghanistan already hit $1 billion this year (with India buying loads of Afghan dried fruits and herbs).
Now both countries are stepping things up by reviving joint trade groups and starting a new air cargo route that skips Pakistan entirely.
For young entrepreneurs or anyone interested in global business trends (or just curious about how countries work together), this could open up fresh opportunities—and maybe even help Afghan farmers move away from opium crops.