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15/07/2026

India-UK Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Aims for $100 Billion Trade

Updated 6 hours ago: The effective date was updated to July 15, the agreement's name was changed to CETA, the Double Contribution Convention was mentioned, and additional details about tariff and non-tariff issues and positive sentiments from both nations were included.

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect on July 15, following its signing a year prior. Alongside CETA, the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) also became operational. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that the agreement is notable for its extensive coverage of tariff and non-tariff issues, as well as significant concessions in these areas. Both nations have expressed positive sentiments regarding the agreement, which aims to strengthen economic relations.

Published 23 hours ago • 14 Jul 2026, 09:59 PM IST

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