Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Social Security, saying the pacts will deepen economic ties, boost trade, support Indian professionals in the UK and create fresh opportunities for businesses and MSMEs
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on Wednesday, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to most UK markets while reducing tariffs on British goods. The pact is expected to boost trade, investment, jobs and opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, services and MSMEs
The Global Trade Research Initiative says the India-UK trade agreement offers significant export opportunities, but India must strengthen standards, certification, logistics and buyer networks to fully benefit. Labour-intensive goods, processed foods and automobiles are expected to gain the most from CETA
The Finance Ministry has notified the Rules of Origin for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, clearing the way for its July 15 implementation. The framework offers duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports while preventing third-country routing
UK India Business Council CEO Kishore Jayaraman said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will boost bilateral trade, investment and business expansion across sectors. He said the pact and the Double Contribution Convention will improve mobility, productivity and long-term economic growth
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched a practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK CETA in London to help companies maximise trade opportunities before the agreement takes effect on July 15, promoting market access, investment and stronger bilateral economic cooperation
Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are exploring electric vehicle export opportunities in the UK under the India-UK FTA. The pact allows duty-free EV exports within quotas from the sixth year, boosting India's global automotive ambitions
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.
India and the UK discussed enhancing trade and investment ties during a virtual meeting between Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle, focusing on maximising gains from the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
