New Delhi, July 15 -- The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into force, establishing a new framework for bilateral commerce.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced the development on the social media platform X, noting that the agreement delivers zero-duty market access for nearly 99 per cent of India's exports and covers almost 100 per cent of the total trade value. The deal is expected to expand avenues for multiple domestic industries, including labor-intensive sectors, small businesses, and professional services.

"Today marks a defining milestone in India-UK ties," Goyal stated. "Under the dynamic leadership of Ho...