The India-UK CETA represents the UK's most economically significant bilateral FTA since Brexit. Expected in force April 2026.
Commerce Minister Goyal and UK Secretary Reynolds signed the agreement in the presence of PM Modi and PM Starmer.
Market Access
99% Indian exports duty-free. India opens 89.5% tariff lines. Strategic phase-ins over 5-10 years for sensitive products.
Economic Impact
UK GDP boost £4.8B. Trade increase £25.5B/year by 2040. 75,000 workers exempt from UK social security via DCC.
Broader Context
Combined with India-EU FTA (Jan 27, 2026), Indian exporters gain access to 567M+ consumers.