India and the UK’s social security pact under the upcoming trade deal will exempt temporarily posted professionals from dual contributions for up to five years, benefiting Indian IT firms and enhancing competitiveness, while boosting bilateral trade and easing mobility for skilled workers
India and the UK will operationalise the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on July 15, 2026, ushering in duty-free access for 99% of tariff lines, boosting bilateral trade, and extending social security exemptions for Indian professionals from 3 to 5 years.
