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India-UK trade deal effective July 15: From cheaper cars to scotch, 7 key changes India and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) takes effect July 15, promising expanded market access and reduced tariffs. The pact will boost Indian exports, offer tariff advantages, and liberalize trade in goods and services, including automotive and spirits. Professionals will benefit from social security exemptions, fostering deeper bilateral ties.

India-UK trade pact: Centre notifies rules for determination of origin of goods India's Finance Ministry has finalized rules for goods eligible for benefits under the India-UK trade pact, set to begin July 15. This Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will grant duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports, boosting sectors like textiles and engineering. Exporters must now provide a certificate of origin to claim these tariff advantages, ensuring the pact's integrity and preventing misuse.

The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th Businesses to start preparations for historic UK-India trade deal worth £4.8bn to enter into force next month. The UK and India have today (Wednesday 17th June) announced their landmark trade deal will enter into force next month so working people and businesses can benefit. Businesses, who now have 28 days to prepare for the entry-into-force, will be able to trade under its terms from July 15th, following strenuous efforts to prepare UK and Indian systems. The deal, which is the most comprehensive ever agreed by India, will boost UK GDP by £4.8bn, real wages by £2.2bn and bilateral trade by £25.5bn every year in the long run. Industries across the United Kingdom will benefit, with whisky tariffs cut from 150% to 40%, automotives from 100% to 10% under a quota and cosmetics will see tariffs of up to 22% eliminated either from day one or after 10 years. “We are bringing our landmark trade deal with India into force as quickly as we can, because we want businesses and the public to feel the benefits immediately, including cuts to tariffs of £400m within the first year alone. “The deal gives British exporters an …

India-UK FTA to come into force on 15th July 2026 - CNBC TV18 India-UK FTA to come into force on 15th July 2026 British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron says the India UK Free Trade Agreement will take effect on 15 July 2026, aiming to double bilateral trade to 120 billion dollars by 2030 By Abhimanyu Sharma June 17, 2026, 8:41:38 PM IST (Published) 3 Min Read British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron has confirmed that the India-UK (United Kingdom) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on 15th July 2026. This comes after both sides indicated ironing out of pending issues. Last week, sources had indicated that India and the United Kingdom (UK) had already ironed out one pending issue on implementation of their bilateral FTA, while both sides had exchanged their views as part of resolving two more pending issues. Pointing to carbon tax and the impending 50% tariffs across 88 tariff lines of Steel as among the pending issues, sources had added that with the India-UK JETCO (Joint Economic and Trade Committee) meeting also due, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will go to London for an official visit when the pending issues get ironed out. The JETCO …

India-U.K. FTA more than just about trade: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Mr. Misri went on to highlight that the impact of CETA, which is expected to significantly boost annual bilateral trade from the current annual estimate of 48 billion pounds, will be felt on the wider India-U.K. relationship

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'Countdown begins': India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, says ... 'Countdown begins': India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, says British High Commissioner By ANI | Updated: June 17, 2026 20:50 IST 2026-06-18T02:19:36+5:30 2026-06-17T20:50:03+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next New Delhi [India], June 17 : The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on July 15, ... 'Countdown begins': India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, says British High Commissioner New Delhi [India], June 17 : The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on July 15, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron announced on Wednesday, describing it as a landmark step in bilateral economic ties. In a post on X, Cameron said, "The countdown begins! The UK and India have agreed that the Free Trade Agreement will come into effect on 15 July." Calling it a major milestone in the relationship between the two countries, she added, "An historic moment for the modern UK-India partnership, unlocking a new era of growth for both our economies." The announcement marks the final step before the implementation of the trade pact, which was signed by India and the United Kingd…