New Delhi, July 16 -- The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security, also known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), came into force on Wednesday, enabling preferential market access for bilateral trade and the movement of professionals between the two countries.

A formal event marking the implementation of the agreements was held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, attended by British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, Director General of Foreign Trade and representatives of export promotion councils, industry associations and exporters.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the agreement provides zero-duty access for ne...