Pakistan, July 15 -- The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on Wednesday, reducing tariffs on thousands of products and expanding access for businesses and professionals in both countries. The landmark pact is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, increase investment, and improve market opportunities across manufacturing and services sectors. Officials in both nations described the agreement as a major step toward deeper economic cooperation.

Under the agreement, Indian exporters receive immediate duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefiting industries including textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods. Britain, meanwhile, secures wider access to...