Swiss corporate interest in India has accelerated sharply following the signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), with investment enquiries and advisory support requests more than doubling, Anja Fiedler, CEO designate, Switzerland Global Enterprise said. "TEPA is a strategic agreement, not a short-term trade boost," she said, adding that it gives companies predictability and confidence to commit capital for the long run. The TEPA came into force October 1. EFTA members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.