New Delhi, July 15 -- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom came into force from today. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security, also referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), also came into effect, which reinforcing the mobility and competitiveness of Indian professionals in the United Kingdom.

The landmark deal grants Indian exports zero-duty access to 99 per cent of tariff lines in the UK market. It reflects the shared commitment of India and the United Kingdom to deepen their strategic partnership and deliver prosperity for their people. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has described the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and T...