New Delhi, June 18 -- India and the United Kingdom have announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), along with a Social Security pact known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), will come into force on July 15, 2026.

The agreements follow the completion of all required approvals by both countries and are aligned with India's long-term vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. They are expected to translate policy commitments into practical economic engagement between the two nations, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Market Access and Trade Benefits

Under CETA, Indian exporters will gain duty-free access to 99 per cent of tariff lines in the UK. Tariffs across sectors such as textiles, leather, ...