India–UK CETA: Key provisions, beneficiaries and sector-wise impact

July 15, 2026 5:42 PM

India–UK CETA: Key provisions, beneficiaries and sector-wise impact

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into effect, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic ties by opening wider market access, reducing tariffs, strengthening services trade and enhancing professional mobility between the two countries. Described by the government as a "modern and comprehensive" trade pact, the agreement grants zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India's exports, covering almost the entire value of bilateral trade. It i...

PM Modi arrives in London, begins two-day UK visit

July 24, 2025 3:18 AM

PM Modi arrives in London, begins two-day UK visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday as part of the first leg of his two-nation tour, with India and the UK poised to strengthen bilateral ties through a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA). PM Modi landed in London for a two-day official visit, during which he is expected to hold discussions with his British counterpart, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to explore new avenues for economic cooperation and job creation in both nations. "Landed in London. This vis...