<h1>SAARC Business Summit: India Pushes for Lower Credit Costs, Zero Customs Duty, and Reduced Non-Tariff Barriers for Growth.</h1> The Union Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Textiles addressed the SAARC Business Summit, emphasizing the need to reduce credit costs to support investment and economic cooperation. He highlighted the progress of the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and India's reduction of its Sensitive List for Least Developed Countries in SAARC, offering zero customs duty access. The Minister called for innovative credit mechanisms to support regional business models and improve customs infrastructure. The Foreign Secretary advocated for reducing non-tariff barriers and enhancing regional cooperation to boost economic growth within the SAARC region.