India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
Coverage of India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in the Nexus archive.
- India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
India and the UK's trade pact took effect, reducing tariffs on goods and expanding services trade. The agreement benefits sectors like textiles, leather, and engineering exports for India, while Britain gains access to India's markets in automobiles and services. Bilateral trade data shows India had a $7.9 billion services surplus with Britain in 2024.
- India-U.K. DCC not applicable to Indians working in the U.K. before July 15
The India-U.K. Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DCC) became effective on July 15, 2026, under the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). It does not apply to Indians who were already working in the U.K. before this date.
- India-U.K. trade deal will boost India’s farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, PM Modi says
The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) became effective on July 15, praised by Indian and U.K. officials and Indian industry for boosting farmers, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs, as stated by PM Modi.