The story so far
India-UK Trade Deal
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Social Security Agreement took effect on July 15, 2026, granting nearly 99% of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK market. Leaders and officials hailed it as a historic milestone that will boost trade, reduce tariffs on goods like Scotch whisky and luxury cars, and ease costs for professionals.
How it unfolded
15 Jul 2026
UK Trade Minister says implementation is fastest ever
15 Jul 2026
First cargo shipment under FTA flagged off from Amritsar
15 Jul 2026
PM Modi calls trade deal a 'significant moment'
15 Jul 2026
UK Trade Commissioner highlights political will behind deal
15 Jul 2026
India-UK FTA and social security agreement come into effect
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to reduce bus fares as part of a cost-of-living initiative.
Burnham wants to demonstrate his ability to improve lives quickly after a period of political instability.
The UK has had seven prime ministers in ten years while living standards stagnated.
Earlier · 15 Jul 2026
Full story →UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust
UK backs India's security concerns in trade deal talks
India-UK trade deal based on trust and cooperation
Agreement expected to boost both economies and bilateral trade
Discussions covered national security and extradition of financial fugitives
Pact aims to strengthen defense, technology, and climate ties
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →PM Modi says ties will deepen as India-UK free trade pact comes into force
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and social security agreement came into force on July 16, 2026.
PM Modi said CETA provides zero-duty market access for nearly 99% of India’s exports, covering almost 100% of trade value.
The trade pact aims to benefit farmers, MSMEs, and skilled professionals by deepening cooperation in technology, professional services, and innovation.
The social security agreement supports Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK and strengthens Indian enterprise competitiveness.
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal described CETA as a defining milestone in India-UK ties.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →India's pharma exports to UK to hit $981M by FY27 on CETA boost
India's pharma exports to UK projected at 981.16 million USD by FY2026-27
This represents an 8.66% increase driven by the India-UK trade pact
The pact eliminates tariffs on generic medicines, enhancing competitiveness
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →India-UK trade deal could cut Scotch whisky prices by up to 10%
India-UK trade deal could lower Scotch whisky prices by up to 10%
Price cut depends on makers passing on benefit and exchange rates
Deal aims to reduce import tariffs on Scotch whisky in India
