New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) sets up a framework for cross-border digital trade rules. This is important because both India and the UK are among the top global exporters of Digitally Delivered Services (DDS) or services that can be delivered electronically through digital platforms.

According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), India exported $328 billion worth of DDS in 2025, making it the world's fourth largest exporter.

Any trade agreement between two large DDS exporters is incomplete if they cannot establish trade rules. India's e-commerce exports are also rising. These digital products and services depend on an open and predictable trade regime, which allows cross-border dat...