UK-India CETA enters into force
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The agreement is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, potentially doubling it to $100 billion by 2030. Sectors such as textiles, leather, gems, engineering, marine products, chemicals, and processed foods in India, and Scotch whisky and premium cars in the UK, stand to benefit from reduced tariffs.
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, 2026, after years of negotiations. The pact eliminates tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and reduces tariffs on 90% of UK exports to India, including a cut in Scotch whisky duties from 150% to 75% and a reduction in car import duties from over 110% to 10%. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron hailed it as a 'new gold standard' for trade deals, while UK Trade Commissioner Harjinder Kang noted the agreement could boost bilateral trade by £25 billion. The deal also includes a bilateral social security agreement. The implementation comes amid global trade tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump's policies and the West Asia conflict.
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