India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a major stride for India's global economic engagement, the India and United Kingdom today announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on 15th July 2026, marking a new phase in the country's economic diplomacy. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security-also referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC)-will also come into effect on 15th July 2026, reinforcing the mobility and competitiveness of Indian professionals in the United Kingdom. Also, the period of exemption under DCC has been increased from 3 years to 5 years, thereby marking a major gain for India's temporary workers.
Following the successful complet...